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Massages that Heal

Try massage therapy for relief from pain, stress, and a handful of other health problems.

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By: Doug Donaldson

 

Massage as Medicine

Massage has been around since before recorded history. But here's something that hasn't. "The link between massage and modern medicine is a brand new baby science," says Ruth Werner, author of A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology and a massage therapist. "We're not yet to the point of definitely saying what kind of treatment helps what kind of ailments. But studies suggest that massage may help depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and insomnia. Why it works is still a big mystery." Here's a guide to the most common types of massage and how they can help.



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