Surprising Benefits Of Massage Therapy

If you love getting massages, but avoid doing so on a regular basis because getting a professional rub-down seems like an unnecessary expense, you will be relieved to know that there have been documented health benefits as the result of receiving regular massage therapy. If you would like to make your exercise program as beneficial as possible or if you experience anxiety or depression, the following information about the use of massage therapy will be very helpful. [Read More]

Tips For Relieving Neck Pain Caused By Texting

For many Americans, constant texting on their cell phones has become part of daily life. Unfortunately, the continuous tilting of the head while reading or creating text messages puts an incredible amount of strain on your neck muscles, ligaments and tendons as they hold the head up. Avid users of cell phones in this way often suffer from neck pain that has been dubbed 'text neck'. This overuse syndrome often brings on severe neck pain, limited range of motion and neck inflammation. [Read More]

Athletes: Three Reasons You Need a Massage

Massage was very popular with the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Babylonians, including Olympian athletes, but it was largely forgotten by Western civilization until the end of the Middle Ages. In 1813, a Swedish man by the name of Per Henrik Ling decided that exercise -- or gymnastics, as he called it -- and massage, were imperative to good health. He opened the first athlete training for gymnastics and massage center school. Over two-hundred years later, modern medical science has continued to show the benefits of both. [Read More]

Foot Massage For A Healthier Life

If you have ever had a full-body massage, you know how relaxing and stress-relieving the experience is. Unfortunately, most people do not have the time or resources to have a complete massage whenever they want. Luckily, you can enjoy a healthy foot massage several times a week with no problem. You can give one to yourself, have your partner be the masseuse, or hire a professional. Whichever way you choose, you will be improving your life. [Read More]