November 25th, 2007
Fibromyalgia And Chronic Illness - 5 Questions And Answers About Massage
First some basic answers to get you started; then some very important questions. Determine whether “massage” is a viable strategy to help you get well.
ANSWER 1/ “Massage” (i.e. a type of therapy done by massage therapists) helps to bring about positive change and balance to the mind, body and emotions. Its purpose is to:
* Reduce tension
* Relieve pain
* Increase blood circulation
* Create a better range of motion in the body
* Help to elongate tight muscle tissues, thereby aiding everyday movement (especially valuable when more strenuous activity is attempted)