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There are a variety of reasons as to why people seek massage therapy. Massage therapy helps improve circulation, relieve back tension and pain, increase flexibility, and helps clear away lactic acid build up in muscles.
Many people seek out massage therapy for relaxation and a variety of health benefits. Some of those benefits include:
- Back pain relief
- Arthritis and tendentious relief
- Stress relief
- Headaches/Migraines
- Muscle spasms, strains, and sprains
- Circulatory and respiratory conditions
- And much more
Massage therapy has been shown to increase the immune system and lower the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, which has also been linked to weight gain. A typical massage therapy session lasts from 40 to 90 minutes.
If you are interested in massage therapy in Woodstock, GA, feel free to contact Ribley Family Chiropractic or give us a call.
Go to massage taerhpy school first if your overall goal is to eventually become a PT. It will serve you no additional marketability if you become a PTA, then go on to become a PT. You will have been schooled by the same school of thought. PTs often think they are schooled well enough to offer massage. Some are, but the fact is the majority typically are not. If you truly want to offer your patients a well-rounded approach to manual taerhpy, then you would benefit by being taught by different approaches to bodywork. MT schooling will get you started with understanding the body and how to comfortably work with people. The PT schooling will then solidify your understanding of anatomy, physiology, manual taerhpy, injury recovery and re-training. Having a MT license and a PT license will set you apart from the rest of the pack.