Research has shown, and continues to support, the benefits of massage therapy. These eight researchers have made significant headway in the field of massage.
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Massage Therapy for Lower Back Pain Now Recommended Before Drugs
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On February 14, 2017, the American College of Physicians (ACP) released a clinical practice guideline recommending physicians prescribe massage therapy and other non-opioid interventions for back pain before opioid drugs. This recommendation represents a significant shift in the United States medical community’s guidelines toward massage therapy and pharmaceuticals. According to the Penn State Department of … Continue reading “Massage Therapy for Lower Back Pain Now Recommended Before Drugs”
Best of 2016: Massagetique‘s Top 10 Massage Therapy YouTube Channels
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According to industry data released by the American Massage Therapy Association, more than half of people who get a massage do so for medical reasons. Many people assume massage therapy is all about relieving stress, but massage is also an important part of injury recovery, great for pain management, and helpful for many conditions that … Continue reading “Best of 2016: Massagetique‘s Top 10 Massage Therapy YouTube Channels”
Announcing the Official Launch of Massagetique
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We are pleased to announce the official launch of Massagetique, a new online directory of licensed massage therapists and practitioners in the United States. Through Massagetique, we hope to contribute to a healthier, happier world one healing massage at a time. Massagetique was founded by the team at GoodTherapy.org, a mission-based leading online psychotherapist directory. … Continue reading “Announcing the Official Launch of Massagetique“