Decreased flexibility and mobility is often considered a normal part of aging. Stretching and practices like yoga can help, but often progress is slow if flexibility has greatly decreased or been lost. Massage offers a way to increase your flexibility since it helps loosen your muscles and connective tissues. The following are a few specific therapies that can help.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a good choice for athletes that have noticed decreased flexibility due to age or from a past injury.
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Can you believe that Mother's Day is in just a few weeks? If you are wanting to plan a very special day for your wife, you will definitely be her hero! From an early morning serenade to a day at the spa, here are some ideas for you to make this Mother's Day a fun and memorable one.
The Beginning - Can you imagine the delight your wife will experience if you start her day with a special song?
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Massaging sore feet is a good way to ease the stiffness and pain. Whether you're massaging your own feet or those of a friend, the following tips will help you deliver a more effective foot massage.
Use oil or lotion.
When you massage with an oil or lotion, your fingers glide over the skin more easily, so you're able to massage more deeply and effectively without causing friction. Plus, when you massage with oil or lotion, you are rejuvenating the likely dry, tired skin at the same time you're rejuvenating the foot muscles.
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When your muscles are tired and achy or you're feeling stressed, booking an appointment for a therapeutic massage can provide you with much-needed relief. However, these aren't the only reasons to visit a massage clinic. Massage therapists can provide specific treatment designed to improve your health in a number of other ways, but the key is to always discuss your treatment goals and ensure the massage therapist has experience dealing with your specific ailment.
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Many practitioners of alternative medicine therapies work with your body's energy centers. Most recognize the ancient Chinese energy meridians as the points on your body which affect different physical and emotional elements of your health. By interacting with those energy points in different ways, the practitioner causes your energy to move freely and clear up your health issues. Here are a few of the techniques used to work with these energy meridians.
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