Press Release Summary = Some health specialists dispute that the rhythmic touch of massage has physical and mental benefits, making it the keystone of rehabilitative medicine and the most important seller behind the multimillion-dollar holistic health industry.
Press Release Body = FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/22/2006
CNN Headline News health anchor Kat Carney began getting professional massages about two years ago, and nowadays she swears by her bi-monthly treatments. \"I used to be really tense, especially from working in the news industry,\" Carney says. \"Sometimes, I didn\'t realize it when the tension was there, especially around my neck and shoulders.\"
Carney received the Thai massage since she knew that it reduced strain. Today she is keen on Thai massage system so much that she vacationed in Thailand to, in her words, \"experience the most authentic version available ... all day, every day. They say that the Thai massage is the lazy man\'s yoga. You lie on the floor mat and the masseuse is sometimes standing on you, or walking on you. He is pulling you into different positions and you just relax into it,\" she says. \"I received 4-5 hours of massage every day for 12 days. I\'ve never been so relaxed. All my stress is gone.\"
\"Massage therapists are healers,\" said Victoria Gardner, L.M.T. at Spa Bavu in Philadelphia. \"Massage is wonderful for tuning into your body physically, mentally and emotionally,\" added Tanya Y. Jones, M.D., an associate professor of family medicine at Atlanta\'s Morehouse School of Medicine. \"It relieves stress, reduces spasms in muscles you didn\'t know were cramped, and, most important, reminds you that you work to live, you don\'t live to work.\"
How to get the most from your massage experience:
1 Make sure you are dealing with a certified, licensed massage therapist operating out of a clean, reputable salon.
2 Visit your doctor prior to scheduling a massage to make certain that you do not have any pre-existing health conditions that could be aggravated. Also, give your massage therapist accurate information about any injuries or health concerns that may be worsened by stretching or rigorous, rhythmic touching.
3 Do not eat prior to your session.
4 Communicate with your therapist before (i.e., letting him/ her know your needs), during (i.e., letting him/her know if you feel any discomfort or if the room isn\'t suitable to your taste) and after your massage. Let your therapist know immediately if you feel there is inappropriate action going on.
5 Relax your body. Take a deep breath and let your masseuse/masseur do the job. Tightening your muscles during a massage is counterproductive.
6 Drink hydrating fluids immediately after your massage, Also, unwind in a quiet room or rest area to fully absorb the benefits of your session.
Other massage helpful information can be found at: http://www.e-massagetables.com
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