{"id":199,"date":"2015-04-20T11:01:48","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T11:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmks.ee\/?page_id=199"},"modified":"2015-04-20T11:06:33","modified_gmt":"2015-04-20T11:06:33","slug":"introduction-to-massage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emmks.ee\/en\/massage-therapy\/introduction-to-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to massage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emmks.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/massage1.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-200\" src=\"https:\/\/emmks.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/massage1.gif\" alt=\"massage1\" width=\"105\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emmks.com\/english\/massagebenefits.html\">benefits of massage<\/a> are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So What Is It Exactly?<\/strong><br \/>\nMassage, bodywork and somatic therapies are defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body. Specifically:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Massage: <\/strong>The application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation. The many variations of massage account for several different techniques.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bodywork:<\/strong> Various forms of touch therapies that may use manipulation, movement, and\/or repatterning to affect structural changes to the body.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Somatic:<\/strong> Meaning \u201cof the body.\u201d Many times this term is used to denote a body\/mind or whole-body approach as distinguished from a physiology-only or environmental perspective.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emmks.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/massage3.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-201\" src=\"https:\/\/emmks.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/massage3.gif\" alt=\"massage3\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>There are more than 250 variations of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies and many practitioners utilize multiple techniques. The application of these techniques may include, but is not limited to, stroking, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, and pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the human body. This may also include non-forceful passive or active movement and\/or application of techniques intended to affect the energetic systems of the body. The use of oils, lotions, and powders may also be included to reduce friction on the skin. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emmks.com\/english\/massageoil.html\">here<\/a> for more information on what to expect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies specifically exclude diagnosis, prescription, manipulation or adjustments of the human skeletal structure, or any other service, procedure or therapy which requires a license to practice orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathy, psychotherapy, acupuncture, or any other profession or branch of medicine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will My Insurance Cover It?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe services of a bodywork professional may be covered by health insurance when prescribed by a chiropractor or osteopath. Therapies provided as part of a prescribed treatment by a physician or registered physical therapist are often covered<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. 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