Massage Therapy and what it can do for YOU
The primary reason people received massage was for health and wellness reasons.
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Fifty-two percent of adult Americans who had a massage between July 2014 and July 2015 received it for medical or health reasons such as pain management, soreness/stiffness/spasms, injury rehabilitation, or overall wellness, a slight decrease from 2014 data.
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Ninety-one percent agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain.
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Thirty-three percent of massage consumers had a massage for relaxation/stress reduction between July 2014 and July 2015.
Massage Therapy Research
The therapeutic benefits of massage continue to be researched and studied. Recent research has shown the effectiveness of massage for the following conditions:
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Cancer-related fatigue7
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Low back pain8
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Osteoarthritis of the knee9
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Reducing post-operative pain10
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Boosting the body’s immune system functioning11
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Decreasing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome12
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Lowering blood pressure13
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Reducing headache frequency14
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Easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms16
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Decreasing pain in cancer patients16
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Fibromyalgia
Cynthia Rutsky is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania who is in good standing with The AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association). She graduated at the top of her class in 2012 from Great Lakes Institute of Technology located in Erie, PA. She has been practicing Massage Therapy ever since.
She specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish and Sports Massage. She always does everything she can to ensure that her clients needs are met and understands that each body has different needs and limitations. She also incorporates various stretches, hot and cold therapies and essential oils into her massages as necessary.
