Text Box: Recent surveys commissioned by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) reveal that more people each year seek massage for health reasons and more physicians are recommending massage to their patients. Ask your doctor about the possible benefits of massage therapy for you. While massage has many health benefits, if you have an active or chronic medical condition, please consult your doctor before getting a massage. Massage therapists work in many environments, such as hospitals, physician offices, spas and salons. Some focus exclusively on massage for stress relief and relaxation, while others specialize in pregnancy massage, massage to reduce lymph edema after cancer surgery and massage for pain relief, among other specialties. Text Box: Clinical research shows massage can be effective in: Relieving stress Reducing blood pressure Promoting faster healing of muscle strains Enhancing immune system function Increasing blood circulation Easing symptoms of arthritis Increasing endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers

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