| Massage for General Health and Relaxation | | | | different type of frequency. I call it a "diminishing |
| For general health and relaxation - recommendation | | | | frequency". People in severe pain not requiring medical |
| of massage 1 to 2 times per month for people under | | | | intervention can and do receive massage therapy 1 |
| light to moderate stress. This would also include | | | | to 2 times per week in the first week. Although rare, |
| people who are sedentary or who exercise only | | | | this may continue in the second and third week of |
| occasionally. Receiving massage therapy 1 to 2 times | | | | treatment depending upon response of the client to |
| per month can have excellent health benefits and | | | | the massage therapy. When the pain is reduced so is |
| help reduce the effects of stress. Some massage | | | | the frequency of needed massage therapy sessions. |
| therapists will offer a discount for customers who | | | | At first it may be reduced to once per week, then |
| pay in advance for multiple massages, so ask about | | | | every other week or less often. Even chronic pain |
| this. | | | | conditions like fibromyalgia, lupus, carpal tunnel |
| Massage for Stress Management | | | | syndrome, tmj-d, and chronic low back pain can have |
| For people who have high stress occupations or living | | | | a diminishing frequency. This type of diminishing |
| conditions, or who travel frequently - | | | | frequency is typically used with Neuromuscular |
| recommendation of massage weekly or bi-weekly in | | | | Therapy and Myofascial Release which are powerful |
| order to help the individual in coping with their stress. | | | | massage methods for relieving pain. |
| Tension that builds up from stressful situations can | | | | Health and Wellness with Massage Therapy |
| be more easily managed with weekly massage. | | | | It's easy to get busy with life and forget about |
| Additionally, just knowing that you will be receiving | | | | taking time out for yourself. Massage Therapy is |
| massage therapy each week or every other week | | | | very beneficial to your health and can compliment |
| can be comforting and soothing to your brain which | | | | your exercise routine or just provide the needed |
| can itself reduce your stress load. | | | | relaxation for your busy week. Remember to drink |
| Massage Therapy for Pain Reduction and | | | | lots of water, breathe, restore, and just relax. See |
| Management | | | | you soon! |
| Reduction of, and management of, pain requires a | | | | |