Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues(skin,
fascia, and muscles) to promote health and well-being.
Consumers, medical professionals, athletes and wellness
directors are experiencing and endorsing the benefits of
massage in record numbers.
Some of the proven effects include:
fascia, and muscles) to promote health and well-being.
Consumers, medical professionals, athletes and wellness
directors are experiencing and endorsing the benefits of
massage in record numbers.
Some of the proven effects include:
- relaxed muscle tissue
- improved range of motion
- lowered blood pressure
- reduced heart rate
- reduced pain
- increased blood circulation
- enhanced body awareness
- peace of mind
Surveys from the American Massage Therapy Association in 2005 says:
Massage is more popular than ever.
A new nationwide survey shows that 47 million adult Americans received
massage in the past year; and that massage is ranked on a par with medication
as a pain-reliever by people who receive massage.
The nationwide survey was conducted by the American Massage Therapy
Association (AMTA); it marked the ninth annual such survey conducted by the
association. Results were released in October.
Among those who received a massage for pain relief, the same percentage of
respondents (28 percent) ranked massage therapy and medication as bringing
the greatest relief from pain. The latest survey results also show an increase
in the number of consumers receiving a massage, with 2 million more people
having received a massage than a year ago.
Consumer confidence in massage therapy rose from 2004, with 73 percent of
respondents stating they would recommend massage to someone they know,
compared to 65 percent a year ago.
The survey also shows increases in the number of health-care providers who
promote the benefits of massage to their patients. Twenty-one percent of
consumers surveyed said they had discussed massage therapy with their doctor
or other health-care provider, up from 14 percent in 2002. When asked who
recommended massage therapy, 60 percent of respondents said a physician,
followed by a physical therapist (50 percent) and a chiropractor (38 percent).
Massage is more popular than ever.
A new nationwide survey shows that 47 million adult Americans received
massage in the past year; and that massage is ranked on a par with medication
as a pain-reliever by people who receive massage.
The nationwide survey was conducted by the American Massage Therapy
Association (AMTA); it marked the ninth annual such survey conducted by the
association. Results were released in October.
Among those who received a massage for pain relief, the same percentage of
respondents (28 percent) ranked massage therapy and medication as bringing
the greatest relief from pain. The latest survey results also show an increase
in the number of consumers receiving a massage, with 2 million more people
having received a massage than a year ago.
Consumer confidence in massage therapy rose from 2004, with 73 percent of
respondents stating they would recommend massage to someone they know,
compared to 65 percent a year ago.
The survey also shows increases in the number of health-care providers who
promote the benefits of massage to their patients. Twenty-one percent of
consumers surveyed said they had discussed massage therapy with their doctor
or other health-care provider, up from 14 percent in 2002. When asked who
recommended massage therapy, 60 percent of respondents said a physician,
followed by a physical therapist (50 percent) and a chiropractor (38 percent).
More Surveys from AMTA: Stressed Americans turn to massage
A new national survey shows that Americans turn to massage to relieve
heightened stress, and rate massage higher than exercise or alcohol as a
means of relaxation.
The "New Year, New You" Study was conducted by a telephone survey of
1,000 U.S. adults. Results show that Americans' collective stress level rose in
2005 compared to 2004, with a majority (56 percent) saying their stress was
higher in 2005 than in the preceding year.
Seventy-five percent of respondents said that in 2006 their goals would
include taking better care of themselves and establishing a better work-life
balance.
The study was conducted by a research company for Brookstone, a
product-development and retail company that offers health-and-wellness
products, including massage chairs, massage tools and foot massagers. The
survey included questions on Americans' use of massage.
Seventy-six percent of respondents said relaxation is very important to health
and wellness
Seventy-three percent of respondents rated getting a massage as either
extremely relaxing or very relaxing, compared to 51 percent who said exercise
was extremely relaxing and 29 percent opting for a glass of wine or a cocktail
as extremely relaxing
Sixty-nine percent of respondents agreed that regular massage therapy is an
important part of overall physical health and well-being
Fifty-one percent of respondents rated exercise as extremely relaxing, and
25 percent of respondents said they exercise to reduce their stress
Fifty-two percent of respondents would like to receive a massage product or
service as a gift.
A new national survey shows that Americans turn to massage to relieve
heightened stress, and rate massage higher than exercise or alcohol as a
means of relaxation.
The "New Year, New You" Study was conducted by a telephone survey of
1,000 U.S. adults. Results show that Americans' collective stress level rose in
2005 compared to 2004, with a majority (56 percent) saying their stress was
higher in 2005 than in the preceding year.
Seventy-five percent of respondents said that in 2006 their goals would
include taking better care of themselves and establishing a better work-life
balance.
The study was conducted by a research company for Brookstone, a
product-development and retail company that offers health-and-wellness
products, including massage chairs, massage tools and foot massagers. The
survey included questions on Americans' use of massage.
Seventy-six percent of respondents said relaxation is very important to health
and wellness
Seventy-three percent of respondents rated getting a massage as either
extremely relaxing or very relaxing, compared to 51 percent who said exercise
was extremely relaxing and 29 percent opting for a glass of wine or a cocktail
as extremely relaxing
Sixty-nine percent of respondents agreed that regular massage therapy is an
important part of overall physical health and well-being
Fifty-one percent of respondents rated exercise as extremely relaxing, and
25 percent of respondents said they exercise to reduce their stress
Fifty-two percent of respondents would like to receive a massage product or
service as a gift.
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