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a massage newsletter®, vol. 9, no.
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Living Right
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In this day of rising health care
costs, that old adage couldn’t be more true. As the cold and flu season arrives
along with the colorful falling leaves, here are five ways to help keep cold germs
at bay.
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In the News
Researchers from Ohio State University (OSU) have released evidence of the healing
effect of massage on muscles after exercise. While testing the theory that therapeutic
massage can speed recovery after a sports injury, they found that immediate cyclic
compression of muscles after intense exercise reduced swelling and muscle damage.
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Most massage therapists would agree that Swedish massage strokes are essential to
massage practice. Yet, in the
spa- and health-related environment in which many therapists now practice,
this old standby may fall by the wayside.
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Finding a professional massage therapist who is well-trained and knowledgeable can
make or break a person’s massage experience.
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Spring Survey Results
Why did you get your last massage?
- Relaxation/stress reduction—37%
- Pain relief—31%
- Keep fit/healthy—18%
- Injury prevention—5%
- Injury recovery—5%
- Other—4%
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