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Posted on: November 25, 2013

If you enjoy working with people and helping them with a variety of problems but have no wish to spend long years in medical school, then becoming a massage therapist may be the perfect career for you. Not only is there potential for being your own boss and making your own hours with this type of career, but you will be helping people to live better, healthier and happier lives. Read further for more information on everything a good massage can do.

Massage has long been used as a means of simple unwinding and as a treatment for reducing muscle tension, pain and stress. Today, studies have found that message can be useful for several problems including headaches, digestive disorders, nerve pain, anxiety, joint pain, soft tissue strains or injuries, insomnia, sports injuries and much more.

There are several different types of message available. A good massage therapist will know which one is better for your condition.

Swedish Massage


This is a very gentle massage that aims to help relax and energize you. Long strokes along with vibration, tapping, deep circular movements and kneading are applied.

Deep Massage


Targeting muscle damage from injuries, this message uses slow and forceful strokes to work on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.

Sports Massage


This massage is used to help people who enjoy sporting activities to both help prevent and treat injuries. It works in much the same way as the Swedish massage.

Trigger Point Massage


Often areas of tight muscle fibers may form in muscles after you have suffered injuries or just plain overused your muscles. This type of massage will take care of that.

Receiving a good massage can just make you feel so much better. If you suffer from any of the ailments listed above or just feel uncomfortable or stressed out, give massage a try.

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