Pregnancy MassagePregnancy massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. It's a popular complementary therapy during pregnancy for back pain, when choices for pain relief, such as medication, are often limited.
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TMJ MassageYou may have TMJ Syndrome if you experience the following:
* Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when chewing, speaking or opening the mouth wide. * Limited ability to open the mouth very wide. * Jaws that get "stuck" or "locked" in the open or closed mouth position. * Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth (which may or may not be accompanied by pain). * Difficulty chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite - as if the upper and lower teeth arew not fitting properly * Swelling on the side of the face * Other common symptoms include toothaches, headaches, neck pain, dizziness, as well as earaches and hearing problems. Massage Therapy is an effective way to treat symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. |
Reptitive Strain Injury (RSI)Since many repetitive strain injuries are diagnosed as soft-tissue injuries, treatments that focus on those tissues can be helpful. Massage is beneficial in numerous ways. Massage is a type of therapy that can relieve stress, lessen pain, help prevent injury, and speed the healing process.
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