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Article by Heidi Gleason

Massage therapy became popular in the US in the 1800′s and grew in popularity until the 1940′s. The development of modern medicine discounted its benefits, and its use dwindled. It made a re-appearance in the 1960′s when nurses began to use it to alleviate pain in patients.

In the 1960′s and 1970′s nurses began to use it to alleviate pain in patients. Champissage was introduced to the United States around this time. It’s popularity grew until finally in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta massage was deemed a core medical service, which gave it great credibility. It’s good enough for the Olympics, how about you?

So many nerve endings and so much of our nervous system is in our heads. Generally a massage can help different areas of the body. Well, it’ s the same with the head. If you have a headache, try head massage. This type of massage (also known as Indian head massage) is offered at most salons and spas, or can even be done at home.

Facial rejuvenation is also known as Indian facial massage. This is better and less invasive than a surgical face lift. When stress is relieved (as it can be with a massage) your face will look less stressed and more relaxed, resulting in a younger look that shows on our faces.

Other benefits of facial massage? Do you want to have beautiful glowing skin? Look at your child – how beautiful his/her skin is looking. It glows! It’s not about pimple free alone. It’s about looking like our skin is healthy as well. When the skin glows, so does the body. Puffiness can be reduced by a regular facial massage. This will also reduce wrinkles increasing the production of collagen. Some people have a double chin. You don’t have to be fat. The flesh under the chin can be tightened by this.

I am a mother. My children need sunscreen, they need hats, snacks, shovels, buckets, bikes. Do I have time for myself? Yes, after I set them up in their sun tent, with their sun gear. I forget it. I forget about myself, as many other mothers do. We just take care of the kids. One good thing for me is that I know that with facial massage, I can look as good as my peers who may have had botox done!

Article by Bill Brainbert

I wake up so early in the morning, before my husband and children, I start the coffee and wonder, whya do my friends/peers look like. I see that my face has aged. When did this happen to me I don’t see a young lady any more, I see an (almost) 40 yr old woman. I remember when my mother wasw When I wake up in the morning I look in the mirror. I see my face! Aagh, what happened to me, where is my young face? Through my years it has disappeared. I need a refreshing look. My high school reunion is coming up and my skin is tight and dry. Sure, I have aged and have three little girls. But, who knows that? I think I need a massage. Not one to make me feel better, but one to make me look better. I need a facial massage

Massage is not a new medical breakthrough, no, this art has been practiced throughout the world. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. This is done to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. Facial massage is recorded far back in other cultures, but the Western version is a recent twentieth century innovation. Many European practitioners have come to the US recently to teach others.

Does your face feel dry? I often feel like my face needs more moisture, and I’m sure, unless you have particularly oily skin, you do. Blemishes? Fine lines, red lines and skin one and texture can be reduced by massage. A facial massage can also reverse the signs of aging. It sure beats botox!

Facial rejuvenation is also known as Indian facial massage. This is better and less invasive than a surgical face lift. When stress is relieved (as it can be with a massage) your face will look less stressed and more relaxed, resulting in a younger look that shows on our faces.

Do you think this is the limit of a facial massage? No, there are other benefits. Do you notice how your child’s skin glows? It is so soft and beautiful, it is blemish free and not in the least bit puffy. Healthy skin is an indication of a healthy body and mind. Collagen production is increased, and this helps to diminish wrinkles. It also tightens the flesh under the chin, thereby eliminating a double chin, which, incidentally, occurs in slim as well as fat people.

I know that in my experience as a mother, the children are always the first to have lotion on the faces at night, the first to have sun-screen in the sun. I make sure that they wear hats, I watch their faces for redness, and if too red, I bring them in from the sun. Me, I am the last, often the one not to, have sun screen applied. No-one watches for my skin, but myself. My face, with age needs more protection. Since I have three girls to watch over, it is comforting for me to know that dryness and over-exposure can be helped by a facial massage. While it won’t relieve all that ails my face, I think I can still go out in company of people my own age, and not feel aged due to a facial massage. I know I will not be looking the worst in the group!

Article by Darrel White

I wake up so early in the morning, before my husband and children, I start the coffee and wonder, whya do my friends/peers look like. I see that my face has aged. When did this happen to me I don’t see a young lady any more, I see an (almost) 40 yr old woman. I remember when my mother wasw When I wake up in the morning I look in the mirror. I see my face! Aagh, what happened to me, where is my young face? Through my years it has disappeared. I need a refreshing look. My high school reunion is coming up and my skin is tight and dry. Sure, I have aged and have three little girls. But, who knows that? I think I need a massage. Not one to make me feel better, but one to make me look better. I need a facial massage.

Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is done to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. If you are looking to modern medicine to cure your issues, maybe you are looking in the wrong place. The art of massage dates way back, back to over 3000 years. It has been documented by the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians. They all applied forms of massage for many ailments. Hippocrates even wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Facial massage is recorded far back in other cultures, but the Western version is a recent twentieth century innovation. Many European practitioners have come to the US recently to teach others.

So, do you think this can benefit you? Does your skin need more moisture? I know mine does. When the face is massaged, the body’s circulation is increased and this reverses signs of aging. Skin tone and texture will improve, as well as redness, fine lines and wrinkles being reduced. Do you have blemishes? These can be reduced, as can blemishes with a facial massage.

Facial rejuvenation is also known as Indian facial massage. This is better and less invasive than a surgical face lift. When stress is relieved (as it can be with a massage) your face will look less stressed and more relaxed, resulting in a younger look that shows on our faces.

Do you think this is the limit of a facial massage? No, there are other benefits. Do you notice how your child’s skin glows? It is so soft and beautiful, it is blemish free and not in the least bit puffy. Healthy skin is an indication of a healthy body and mind. Collagen production is increased, and this helps to diminish wrinkles. It also tightens the flesh under the chin, thereby eliminating a double chin, which, incidentally, occurs in slim as well as fat people.

I know that in my experience as a mother, the children are always the first to have lotion on the faces at night, the first to have sun-screen in the sun. I make sure that they wear hats, I watch their faces for redness, and if too red, I bring them in from the sun. Me, I am the last, often the one not to, have sun screen applied. No-one watches for my skin, but myself. My face, with age needs more protection. Since I have three girls to watch over, it is comforting for me to know that dryness and over-exposure can be helped by a facial massage. While it won’t relieve all that ails my face, I think I can still go out in company of people my own age, and not feel aged due to a facial massage. I know I will not be looking the worst in the group!

Article by Scott Rodriguez

I wake up so early in the morning, before my husband and children, I start the coffee and wonder, why do my friends/peers look like. I see that my face has aged. When did this happen to me I don’t see a young lady any more, I see an (almost) 40 yr old woman. I remember when my mother was When I wake up in the morning I look in the mirror. I see my face! Aah, what happened to me, where is my young face? Through my years it has disappeared. I need a refreshing look. My high school reunion is coming up and my skin is tight and dry. Sure, I have aged and have three little girls. But, who knows that? I think I need a massage. Not one to make me feel better, but one to make me look better. I need a facial massage!

Massage is not a new medical breakthrough, no, this art has been practiced throughout the world. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. This is done to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. Facial massage is recorded far back in other cultures, but the Western version is a recent twentieth century innovation. Many European practitioners have come to the US recently to teach others.

Does your face feel dry? I often feel like my face needs more moisture, and I’m sure, unless you have particularly oily skin, you do. Blemishes? Fine lines, red lines and skin one and texture can be reduced by massage. A facial massage can also reverse the signs of aging. It sure beats botox!

Wait, don’t go for that invasive facelift. Try Indian facial massage, otherwise known as facial rejuvenation. This massage will be gentle and will release stress in facial muscles. With the release of this stress, our face will relax, helping our face to look younger, more relaxed, less stressed. We all know the stress of everyday life. This shows on our faces.

Do you think this is the limit of a facial massage? No, there are other benefits. Do you notice how your child’s skin glows? It is so soft and beautiful, it is blemish free and not in the least bit puffy. Healthy skin is an indication of a healthy body and mind. Collagen production is increased, and this helps to diminish wrinkles. It also tightens the flesh under the chin, thereby eliminating a double chin, which, incidentally, occurs in slim as well as fat people.

As a mother, I take care of the children first. By the time they have their sunscreen and hats on, they have their snack, start playing, I have forgotten about my own. If they get red, I bring them in. Until I look in the mirror the next day, I realize I have forgotten to put my own on. So there I am with a red face. I’m glad to know that I just need to wait until it dies down, then go for a facial massage. This will help calm the redness. I feel confident that after I have a facial massage, I can hold my own against these women with whom I hang out!

Massage therapy manipulates the soft tissues of the body to normalize the tissue. Besides helping you relax, soothing sore muscles, reducing some kinds of swelling, and improving general well-being, massage therapy of one sort or another may also help with hypertension, burns, chronic pain (including from arthritis, backaches, and migraines), rashes and other skin conditions, addictions, depression, stress and labour pain and asthma. It can also alleviate depression and boost self-esteem in people with eating disorders; improve growth and development in premature babies; reduce pain and water retention in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS); raise blood sugar levels in kids with diabetes; and possibly even boost immune function in people with HIV or cancer.

Thus basically Massage therapy is used:

To reduce stress and pain

To aid recovery from medical or surgical procedures

To provide relaxation

To soothe tired and sore muscles

To increase circulation of blood and flow of lymph in the body

Massage if not done properly can however cause lot of damage. Hence massage is always to be done by a qualified therapist. A qualified therapist not only knows all about the human body, how it works, and what can go wrong with it, but also tells you when massage is inappropriate or dangerous. A specialist massage therapists is not only trained in rubbing you the right way and kneading out the kinks, but also has an understanding of the muscle and nerve complexities that make the body tick. If you may have a serious or chronic illness, never use massage without first consulting your Doctor. You should also generally avoid using massage on inflamed, burned, or otherwise injured areas. And because massage works by promoting blood flow, it can potentially spread certain problems throughout your body. You should almost always avoid massage therapy if you have an infection, cancer, swelling (edema), or a blood clot (except under the supervision of a highly skilled physician). People with high blood pressure, an enlarged liver or spleen, or peptic ulcers should also avoid abdominal massages. And pregnant women should stick to well-trained, professional massage therapists who are familiar with pregnancy massage.

There are many different specialized massage techniques commonly used. These include:

Swedish massage

Rolfing

Heller work

Shiatsu Combinations of these techniques are also used.
 

Massage therapists move the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and the membrane, called fascia that surrounds the muscles. This is done to promote the flow of blood and lymph. It also serves to relieve tension, stimulate nerves, and keep the muscles elastic and easy to move. Massage also moves the blood and increases its oxygen capacity. Massage can both soothe and stimulate the nervous system. Different techniques are chosen to achieve different effects. Massage can also speed recovery from the fatigue that often follows exercise. This is why many athletes use massage as part of their training plan. Oils are commonly used to make the therapists hands move more easily across the skin. The massage is usually done on a padded massage table. The person’s body is covered with a sheet or a blanket. Only the part that is actively being worked on is exposed at any given time. The person needs to take off only those clothes he or she feels comfortable removing. However this also depends on the kind of massage a person is doing. For example, shiatsu massage can be done through the patient’s clothing. Swedish massage, one of the most common, involves hands directly on skin, usually with a lubricant so the body’s soft tissue can be manipulated.

Another type of massage you can ask about is trigger-point therapy, in which the massage therapist works with specific points on the body that are said to restrict a person’s energy levels. When visiting a massage therapist, you should feel free to ask him or her what massage techniques they use. A massage will generally last for one hour. Massage therapists may combine different techniques. Any type of massage therapy will include pressing, stroking, or kneading the muscles of the body. Although some massage strokes may be somewhat uncomfortable, a person having a massage should generally feel good. If pain or discomfort persists, the massage can be stopped.

Follow the following tips to make the best of a massage:

Comfort is the key word. Be sure that you feel comfortable with your therapist. You should feel free and relaxed when the therapist is massaging you.

Let the therapist know what you want. If your main goal is to relax, or is it to relieve a specific injury or pain, tell that to him and ask him for advice as to which type of massage will be best. How heavy or light should the pressure be?

Ask the therapist to avoid sensitive areas. There is no need to be shy or embarrassed about it.

Take off only the clothes you feel comfortable taking off. Massage therapists must respect your boundaries, such if you want to wear underwear during a massage

Prepare to relax. Take a nice shower and relax yourself. Please avoid eating a heavy meal right before a massage.

Speak up if something hurts or tickles. Sometimes a massage can cause temporary discomfort, especially if it involves working on sore, damaged, or tense areas. You may even feel sore in these areas for a day or two after a massage. So it is advisable to stop massage immediately and tell this to the therapist.

Speak up if you’re sensitive to the aroma of the oil or just can’t stand the music in the

I wake up so early in the morning, before my husband and children, I start the coffee and wonder, why do my friends/peers look like. I see that my face has aged. When did this happen to me I don’t see a young lady any more, I see an (almost) 40 yr old woman. I remember when my mother was When I wake up in the morning I look in the mirror. I see my face! Aah, what happened to me, where is my young face? Through my years it has disappeared. I need a refreshing look. My high school reunion is coming up and my skin is tight and dry. Sure, I have aged and have three little girls. But, who knows that? I think I need a massage. Not one to make me feel better, but one to make me look better. I need a facial massage

Massage is not a new medical breakthrough, no, this art has been practiced throughout the world. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. This is done to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. Facial massage is recorded far back in other cultures, but the Western version is a recent twentieth century innovation. Many European practitioners have come to the US recently to teach others.

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Does your face feel dry? I often feel like my face needs more moisture, and I’m sure, unless you have particularly oily skin, you do. Blemishes? Fine lines, red lines and skin one and texture can be reduced by massage. A facial massage can also reverse the signs of aging. It sure beats botox!

Wait, don’t go for that invasive facelift. Try Indian facial massage, otherwise known as facial rejuvenation. This massage will be gentle and will release stress in facial muscles. With the release of this stress, our face will relax, helping our face to look younger, more relaxed, less stressed. We all know the stress of everyday life. This shows on our faces.

Do you think this is the limit of a facial massage? No, there are other benefits. Do you notice how your child’s skin glows? It is so soft and beautiful, it is blemish free and not in the least bit puffy. Healthy skin is an indication of a healthy body and mind. Collagen production is increased, and this helps to diminish wrinkles. It also tightens the flesh under the chin, thereby eliminating a double chin, which, incidentally, occurs in slim as well as fat people.

As a mother, I take care of the children first. By the time they have their sunscreen and hats on, they have their snack, start playing, I have forgotten about my own. If they get red, I bring them in. Until I look in the mirror the next day, I realize I have forgotten to put my own on. So there I am with a red face. I’m glad to know that I just need to wait until it dies down, then go for a facial massage. This will help calm the redness. I feel confident that after I have a facial massage, I can hold my own against these women with whom I hang out!

Your back holds most of ones body’s weight. The days in your corporate world overall there are many request of you to post for long hours at your desk as well as spend hours in frontal of a computer typing , in your bench. Chances are, a chair isn’t perhaps ergonomically designed and also your back receive all of the particular abuse. The rise of technology has offered a solution to our back aches and pains – the dawn of the particular electric back massagers. Besides that electric body massagers are available in all designs, sizes as well as forms. The most standard electric back massagers occur in its form of a Good chair. The particular aching person stay on the chair as well as chooses from a number of programs that allow this chair to focus either on a lower back or maybe the upper back. After that you will enter your options in an interface as well as the back-rest will spring to life. Vibration emanate from the particular back-rest as machines massage the back. Various electric chair massagers contain the capacity to study the sort of one’s back also spine to better target the muscles situated in it.
Other electric body massagers are generally handheld and seem to be very much just like a typical shower-head. One button is pushed and the actual tip either vibrates as well as rolls, beats or kneads. Best Handheld electric body massagers are good for isolated aches and pains plus are more convenient in caring for muscle aches and pains for it may be used to treat thighs also arms as well. Many handheld electric massagers are available with infra-red tools that claim to sooth as well as rejuvenate worn-out muscles. These kinds of handheld massagers are great for massaging not simply just yourself, but your loved ones also.
Yet a different kind of clever electric massager is the shiatsu body massager. That type of the particular massager is bigger than any hand held massager as well as can remain on its own. The shiatsu body massager doesn’t only massage the back, but also it does well in massaging the actual neck, the arms, or even legs. It employs a certain sort of massage called acupressure, which seeks to regulate the run of energy among one’s body. A Good shiatsu massage usually requires the user to push specific body components on the massager. This specific creates intense relaxation while rebuilding the body’s healthy balance. Terrific Shiatsu body massagers due to the fact opposed to other electric body massagers, state to give the actual user smoother, less bumpy skin, along with other attractive benefits.

Massage has been used dating back 3,000 in ancient China. Most ancient civilizations years document the use of massage. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians, as well as the Japanese, Romans and Egyptians applied different forms of massage to cure a variety of ailments. Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. These days, here in the 21st century the United States has adopted some of these, and have made others our own. Many different forms of massage therapies are used to offer specific benefits to both the mind and body. When I had my first full Body Massage I was thrilled at how I felt afterwards. As well as feeling refreshed, my skin felt great. This was a bonus!

There are many benefits to full-body massage. It promotes improved sleep and relaxation, eases stiff joints, aids circulation and digestion.

The skin, as well as many internal organs can benefit from it. The warmth of the hands moving over the subject of the massage will warm and relax the skin. A full body massage technique involves a sequence of movements working superficially and deeper into the tissue layers.

With any massage, special equipment is used. For commercial use, a table with a horseshoe shaped head support for ease of breathing while lying face-down. It has a padded surface which is easy to keep clean and remain hygienic. Mats and pillows are also used for additional support.

As well as using tables, chairs are often used. These, like the tables can be either stationary or portable. Chair massages are popular, as massage chairs are easily portable and can be taken to a mall, office or other public places. The client is not required to take off his/her clothes (as this is in public!) in order to sit in a chair for massage. Massage tables are not appropriate for public locations as these are heavy to carry, and generally the client will disrobe and be covered with towels.

A complete body massage is very personal to many people, and generally entails arms, back, begs, front and back and shoulders being massaged. As all of us have different ailments we all need a tailored massage to suit our own needs. We need to be completely comfortable with our massage therapist, as we are generally completely nude, with towels covering for modesty. Each part that is being massaged will be exposed, while the rest is still covered.

A full body massage is great to help people who want to unwind and relax! It is very relaxing. Some of these include Swedish, holistic, deep tissue, and aromatherapy. These massages will leave you full of life, invigorated! In the United States there are about 90,000 massage therapists. Most states in the United States require a license to practice massage therapy. If a state does not have any massage laws, then the national certification in massage therapy is not required and a practitioner need not apply for a license with the state. Training programs in the US are typically 500-1000 hours in length, and can award a certificate, diploma, or degree depending on the particular school. Incidentally, in South Korea only the blind and visually impaired are allowed to practice massage therapy!

Article by Heidi Gleason

When you stop to consider your options for massage therapy, do you think about the importance of a facial massage? Most people don’t… but they should, because when it comes down to it, your face is not unlike the rest of your body, in that massage therapy can provide relaxation and relieve tension. Just as you restore energy to your body, you need to do the same thing to your face, and facial massage accomplishes that by increasing your circulation. When you awaken in the morning, your face probably looks paler and puffier due to the lessened blood flow that occurs as you sleep. Why not return your face to its healthy glow with a nourishing facial massage?

If administered on a regular basis, facial massage therapy tightens and lifts the facial muscles, which helps to reverse the signs of aging. Adding to its popularity is its ability to reduce the wrinkles and fine lines we experience as we age. You face can look dull as a result of the existence of dirt and dead skin cells; facial massage therapy helps to exfoliate the skin and restore its luster.

A facial massage session usually lasts only about 20 minutes, because if administered for longer than that, the muscles in the face can be stretched. This is especially true for people with sensitive skin, which is prone to damage or irritation if too much pressure is used during the facial massage. Because different skin types require different types of lubricants, your massage therapist will examine your skin prior your facial massage to determine what type is best for you. Clients who have very oil skin may not require the use of oils or lubricants at all.

Facial massage therapy can increase circulation and reduce the effects of aging… but what else does it do? It also serves to improve your skin’s texture and tone, moisturizes it and reduces any redness that may be present. Occurrences of breakouts and blemishes can also be reduced – or even eliminated – by facial massage therapy.The first step in your facial massage is the exfoliation process, which is done by cleansing and scrubbing the skin, followed by the application of massage lotion or oil (if needed). Whatever lubricant is used will be absorbed into the skin during the massage session, and your therapist will softly manipulate the various areas of your face for a different result.

So what benefits can you expect and what areas will your therapist target during facial massage therapy?

Reduction of the appearance of horizontal wrinkles and lines: forehead and nose.

Unclogging of pores and reduction of blemishes: nostrils.Prevention of wrinkles and sagging muscles: mouth and cheeks.Reduction the appearance of bags under your eyes: the area around the eyes.

Prevention of sagging skin and increased muscle tone: chin and neckMassaging to stimulate other body parts: ears.

Let’s face it… these days are filled with stress, tension and fatigue for many of us. And the effect of that pressure doesn’t only affect our bodies, but our faces as well. Why not treat your face to the benefits of a relaxing, rejuvenating facial massage?

Article by Massage Envy – Clearwater

Body massage therapy has been proven to have countless health benefits. It is said to help prevent and treat a host of illnesses and ease a variety of pains. A study has also proven the effectiveness of body massage therapy in easing post operative pain. This can be tested by post operative patients with the help of professional massage therapists from reputable massage spas in Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Trinity and Clearwater FL.

A study conducted in Indiana has shown that 20 minutes of hand massage and foot massage given one day after surgery has significantly lowered the patients’ perception of their own pain intensity and distress. The same massage also lowered the patients’ respiratory rates and heart rates.

The study entitled “Foot and Hand Massage as an Intervention for Postoperative Pain” was conducted by Hsiao-Lan Wang, R.N., and Juanita F. Keck, R.N.. They were both members of the staff of the Clarion Health Partners Methodist Hospital and Indiana University School of Nursing in Indianapolis, Indiana. The paper documenting the study was first published on pages 59-65 of the June 2004 issue of Pain Management Nursing, Vol. 5, No. 2.

The study covered 18 participants, all of whom were aged 20 or older. They had all undergone head surgery, neck surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, urological surgery, gynecological surgery or plastic surgery. They agreed to participate in the study which was done the day after their surgery.

The participants all reported pain, especially from their surgical wound, a day after their surgery and had asked for medication to relieve the pain. After the medicine was given, the participants were asked to rate the percentage of pain relief from the medication. They were asked to measure it on a scale, with 0 percent meaning having no relief to 100 percent meaning complete relief.

One to four hours after the pain medication was given, the same patients were given body massage therapy. Before the massage session started, though, they were again asked to measure their own perceived pain intensity and perceived distress. They were asked to use a scale again, this time with 0 representing no pain and no distress, to 10 representing pain and distress that is as bad as they could imagine. Their blood pressure, respiratory rate and heart rate were also measured.

The same therapist administered a total of 20 minutes of hand massage and foot massage to each of the 18 participants. Each hand and each foot was given five minutes of kneading, friction and petrissage.

Immediately after the massage session, each participant was again asked to measure his or her own perceived pain intensity and perceived distress using the same scale as before. His or her blood pressure, respiratory rate and heart rate were again measured. Furthermore, each participant was asked to again rate the percentage of pain relief, this time from the massage session. The same pain relief scale was used, with 0 percent meaning having no relief to 100 percent meaning complete relief.

Findings showed that after the 20 minute massage, the patients’ perceived pain intensity and perceived distress were reduced, and their percentage of pain relief were increased. There was also a significant decrease in the respiratory rate and heart rate, although there was no decrease in blood pressure.

According to the researchers, “The findings from the study indicated that a 20-minute foot and hand massage significantly reduced both pain intensity and distress resulting from incisional pain on the first postoperative day. Foot and hand massage appears to be an effective, inexpensive, low-risk, flexible, easily applied strategy for postoperative pain management.” Long after they have recovered from post operative pain, patients can still avail of various modalities of body massage therapy for continuous health conditioning. Some of these modalities are deep tissue massage therapy, Swedish massage therapy and sports massage therapy. Highly trained massage therapists from the best massage spas in Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Trinity and Clearwater FL can continue to assist the patients with their long term health concerns.