Massage can be used as a treatment therapy for a variety of problems from musculo-skeletal disorders like back pain, to auto-immune diseases like fibromyalgia. The act of massaging is in itself therapeutic.  Research has shown that general touch can promote health and well-being.  

The earliest records of massage show that it was used as a healing art.  This use has extended into modern times.  Now the science of this healing is more clearly understood.  Therapeutic massage is usually focused on correcting a problem that is causing pain or illness. 

A therapist will have you fill out an intake form.  This form will include questions about your pain and your medical history.  It is important that you fill this out thoroughly and correctly.  The therapist must know about any medical conditions you have and medications you take.  Some medications, like muscle relaxers; or illness, like high blood pressure, are contraindicated for massage.  The therapist cannot work on you in this case without permission from your doctor.  The therapist needs to know this information so they don't injure you doing the massage. 

 

Knead For Healing Therapeutic Massage