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Massage therapy not only relaxes muscles and relieves stress, but it can help reduce pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system. Massage has also been shown to reduce pain associated with several conditions such as fibromyalgia, lower back pain, migraines and arthritis.
There are close to 100 different types of massage. Some of the most commonly performed types in the U.S. according to the American Massage Therapy Association and the University of Maryland are:
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There are close to 100 different types of massage. Some of the most commonly performed types in the U.S. according to the American Massage Therapy Association and the University of Maryland are:
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