Massage Articles

A Look at Shiatsu Massage Chairs

(Submited by: Jimmy Sturo )

The term shiatsu refers to a form of Asian massage. This traditional massage uses techniques of digging deep into the muscle tissue to ease out knots and relieve tension. The shiatsu technique can involve patting, rotating, sweeping and vibrating ... Read article

Fitness-related Benefits of Massage

(Submited by: Jon Gestl )

Ask someone their reason for getting a massage and you're likely to hear "because it feels good". We all know that a massage can relieve stress, help to make sore muscles feel better and even reduce anxiety, but can it help us achieve our ... Read article

Understanding Massage Therapy

(Submited by: Gabriel Foster )

We've all heard of massage and many of us have even experienced it, in one form or another. By a masseuse who happened to be an armature, loved one or professional. If the person knew what they were doing, you came away feeling like a million ... Read article

Massage Magic - Music & Touch

(Submited by: Dustin Fox )

What Massage Therapists Do!Have you ever thought what massage therapists actually do? Ideally, they provide a safe, warm and comfortable environment. There are soft clean linens, warm aromatic oils, background music, their knowledge of ... Read article

Therapeutic Massage Goes Main Stream

(Submited by: Angie Kocsi )

Have you ever bumped your knee or elbow? What was the response? Well, of course, you rub them in order to ease the pain and make them feel better. As the ancient art of therapeutic massage is enjoying a modern-day revival it is interesting to ... Read article

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