When you think of bodywork, you may first think of a body shop that specializes in repairs to your car’s body. If you think of repairing damage to your body, it’s likely that you’ll first think of massage. Massage’s growth is exponential. Massage visits grew from 91 million in 1999 to 136 million in 2003 producing $11 billion in revenue. 24 percent of American had a “massage at least once in the last 12 months and 34 percent of adult Americans received a massage in the last five years.â€
Many people first seek massage for the therapeutic value — because they are in pain. This is particularly true for men. Until a man experiences a good massage, he often thinks of it as a luxury for pampered women. However, when a nagging back pain won’t go away and the usual drugs and tricks aren’t working, the pain can push a person to try something new. This is when you start searching for the number of that massage therapist your friend gave you.
As much as men may hate to admit it, this is an area where women are more knowledgeable. Massages not only work, they feel great. In time, a weekly massage can go from a luxury to a necessity. Over time, many of those nagging pains may also disappear and the tolerance for stress improves.
Give yourself a gift! Ask around for a good massage therapist and try it. Your body will thank you. Here are two sites to assist your search: Massagetherapy.com and AMTA.
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