Gastrointestinal disorders (including spastic colon, colic and constipation)
Headaches
Insomnia
Myofascial pain
Reduced range of motion
Strained/Sprained muscles and ligaments
Stress & anxiet
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
Interesting Facts on Touch:
Touch is the first sense to develop in humans, and may be the last to fade
Touch of any kind can reduce the heart rate and lower blood pressure
Massage before an athletic event, makes the athlete more flexible, enhanced speed and power, and less prone to injury
The three most often cited reasons for getting a therapeutic massage are relaxation (27%), relief of muscle soreness, stiffness or spasm (13%), and stress reduction (10%).
Massage therapy is the third most commonly used form of alternative medicine in the U.S., having been tried by 35% of Americans.