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People find that therapeutic massage can help with
a wide range of medical conditions,
including:
 | allergies |
| anxiety |
| arthritis (both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis) |
| asthma and bronchitis |
| carpal tunnel syndrome |
| chronic and temporary pain |
| circulatory problems |
| depression |
| digestive disorders, including spastic colon,
constipation and diarrhea |
| headache, especially when due to muscle tension |
| insomnia |
| myofascial pain (a condition of the tissue
connecting the muscles) |
| reduced range of motion |
| sinusitis |
| sports injuries, including pulled or strained
muscles and sprained ligaments |
| stress |
| temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) |
Although massage therapy does not increase muscle
strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles, and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of
exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury.
It also can hasten and lead to a more complete
recovery from exercise or injury.
Therapeutic massage can be inappropriate in some
cases, such as in people with:
| inflammation of the veins (phlebitis) |
| infectious diseases |
| certain forms of cancer |
| some skin conditions |
| some cardiac problems |
If you have one of these or some other
diagnosed medical condition, always check with your doctor before seeking a
massage.
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