According to national surveys, most Americans know that massage therapy can help relieve stress and pain and benefit their overall health. If you’ve decided to get a massage but haven’t had one before, you may have questions about what to expect during your session.
The American Massage Therapy Association offers the following information for first-time recipients of massage:
* Massage is beneficial whether fully or partially clothed. It’s your choice whether to remove some of your clothing for your massage. Choosing not to remove your clothes does not affect the massage’s benefits.
* Massage should not be painful. Give the massage therapist complete and accurate health information and communicate your needs. If you experience discomfort from either the massage or the environment around you, tell your therapist immediately.
* Different techniques can provide relief for various types of pain and stress. Each massage technique or modality is used to achieve specific results for pain relief, flexibility, relaxation or overall health. Discuss your health goals with your therapist to help choose a massage therapy program that works...
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