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Friday, October, 23, 2009

How Does Massage Therapy Help With Stress

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Massage Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation

By Deanne Stein Health Expert

My plan for a relaxing week prior to the planned birth of my daughter was anything but relaxing. That's because I actually gave birth a week early. However, that won't stop me from revealing what I learned in the process, even though I didn't actually experience it. I'm talking about massage therapy.

 

I met a lady through my dentist who specializes in prenatal massage therapy. Since my lower back had been killing me, I decided I'd give it a try. But as I mentioned ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Alternative Treatment: Massage Therapy
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

Massage therapy not only relaxes muscles and relieves stress, but it can help reduce pain, reduce... Read more »

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More Therapies to Ease Anxiety
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...of developing anxiety.   Bodywork in the form of massage therapy and shiatsu can also help to... Read more »

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Myofacasical Pain Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...include physical therapy and stretching exercises, massage therapy, trigger point-injections,... Read more »

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Alternative Treatment: Bees!
By Cathee McKeown , Health Expert

...therapies that I have tried include: acupuncture, massage, macrobiotic diet and bee venom... Read more »

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A Great Holiday Gift for Caregivers - A Massage!
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...benefit the caregiver - a gift certificate for a massage. I know that Carol Bradley Bursack... Read more »

Health Guide

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
...alternative therapies include:Acupuncture Aquatic therapy (i.e., water exercise, watsu) Chiropractic Massage therapy Myofascial release therapy Nutritional supplementation Reiki Tai chi... Read more »
Patients Need Patience: How to Evaluate Treatment Options
...doctor immediately.  Do you go to one or two therapy sessions (physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, etc.) then quit because you still have pain?  Most therapy programs are not... Read more »
Stress: Resources
...-- National Alliance for the Mentally Illwww.nmha.org -- National Mental Health Associationwww.amtamassage.org -- American Massage Therapy Associationwww.cognitivetherapynyc.com -- American... Read more »
Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...of children and adolescents with adjustment disorder and depression, a combination of yoga, a brief massage, and progressive muscle relaxation effectively reduced both feelings of anxiety and... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Treatment
... AcupunctureBiofeedbackChiropracticCognitive behaviorial therapyHot/cold pack applicationMassage therapyMyofascial release therapyNutritional supplementationPhysical ... Read more »

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