Medicine | Physical Therapy
Hands-On Health: The Healing Benefits of Massage
The healing power of human touch is a positive experience that many people enjoy through therapeutic massage or bodywork. The effects of a good massage go much deeper than the skin's surface [...]
Using the Swiss Ball for Better Posture and Increa
For individuals looking for better posture and increased flexibility and strength, nothing could be easier than training with a Swiss ball. WHAT IS A SWISS BALL? The Swiss ball, also called [...]
Demand For Massage Therapists Increases
Projections by the U.S. Department of Labor forecast employment opportunities for massage therapists to grow by 18 to 26 percent from 2004-2014. According to the 2006-2007 Edition of the Occ [...]
Should Reiki Really Be Considered A Massage Therap
I don't know about you but when I go for a massage I expect the massage therapist to use their hands, fingers and maybe even their elbows to loosen my stress-laden muscles. There is nothing [...]
Hydrotherapy - Therapy in Water
Hydrotherapy, as its name suggests, is a therapy that takes place in an environment where patients are immersed in warm water. This allows them to exercise painlessly, aiding recovery from a [...]
Choosing a Handheld Massager for Relief from Back
Handheld Massager reminds us of the fact that massage is one of the oldest forms of healing. In olden times, muscular pains and strains were treated with different oils by expert masseurs. T [...]
Various Back Massage Techniques
Back Massage is one of the best ways through which you can relive yourself from back pain. You can use various back massage techniques for benefits, such as relaxation, increased body awaren [...]
Massage And Massage Rollers
When lower back pain hits you, a massage and massage rollers can be very effective in relaxing the tensed muscles. Massage is an ancient pain relieving technique and provides you relief from [...]
Aromatherapy Oils
Aromatherapy is a method of using the aromatic oils which have been distilled from plant sources to engender a feeling of well being both physically and psychologically. Safe and correct use [...]
The Politics Of Massage Therapy
I tend to view massage therapy independently of broader categories of therapy, healing or other restorative practices or systems. I am inclined to do this because I am cautious about allowin [...]
