Question 1

what is the best massage therapy?

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That depends: That depends on your needs. Yoni can enhance sexuality & help with sexual trauma. Kriya is very eclectic – your needs dictate which of many approaches is used. Deep tissue work is good for breaking down muscular scar tissue.  Balanese and tantra are good with mind- body balance.  Etc….

Question 2

why will massage therapy help accident injuries?

Accepted Answer

It helps: Depending on the type of injury, massage therapy may or may not be indicated. If a strain/sprain occurred, it may be helpful in that it might reduce pain and speed up recovery. There are different types of massage - light/relaxing, which may be especially helpful in acute/subacute recovery phase and deep massage that may be helpful in remote recovery period. That usually stimulates muscles better.

Question 3

what are the medical benefits to massage therapy?

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Many: First, massage increases circulation, allowing therapeutic blood and lymph flow to occur. It relaxes injured and tense muscles. It reduces spasms and cramping. It makes joints more pliable and increases range of motion. Finally, massage helps the body release endorphins which are the body's natural painkillers.

Question 4

what are the dangers and contraindications of massage therapy?

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No dangers: Massage therapy is a wonderful healing method on its own or combined with others for multiple conditions- physical and mental. 
Contraindications for it would be abscesses (puss collections), significant breaks on the skin, infections, fevers etc. A massage therapist would know them.  The danger would come if you are in the hands of some one incompetent.

Question 5

can massage therapy relieve carpal therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually temporary however.

Question 6

what are health benefits of  massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

Many.: First, massage increases circulation, allowing therapeutic blood and lymph flow to occur. It relaxes injured and tense muscles. It reduces spasms and cramping. It makes joints more pliable and increases range of motion. Finally, massage helps the body release endorphins which are the body's natural painkillers.

Question 7

docs can you explain, is massage therapy right for me?

Accepted Answer

Massage: Can be very effective at reducing stress and muscle soreness. Not for everyone. Try it and decide for your self.

Question 8

how can massage therapy help injuries from cheerleading?

Accepted Answer

Relax muscles: It depends on what the injury is. Massage therapy can relax the muscles that may have been injured by cheerleading. It will not help if there is  a broken bone.

Question 9

can medicaid pay for medical massage therapy under any circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely/rare: It depends on your state medicaid regulations.  The only condition likely to get paid for that is for lymphedema treatment because treatment effects are objectively measurable.

Question 10

have knots in back shouldr blades..have bi-weekly massage therapy..told thier mscl spasms..discomfort is unbearable @ times! wont go completely away!

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Trigger points: Without further information and a clinical examination to confirm, a first pass is that you have posturally maintained "knots" forming in your upper back/shoulder blade region. These may not respond to simple massage, but require a needle or trained myosfascial therapist's manual release in concert with strengthening and an overhaul of how you use your postural muscles.

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