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The word massage can be defined in its simplest terms as rubbing or kneading the body for stimulation or relaxation. But this hands-on ancient therapy has broadened in definition over the last 20 years, with over 100 different methods now classified as massage therapy. Most fall into five basic categories: traditional methods; European; contemporary Western; structural/functional/movement integration; and Oriental and energetic. Their primary goal is the same—encouraging relaxation, healing and well-being through touch. Massage is not only a preventative bodywork, it is also useful in the treatment of anxiety, back pain, cancer, circulation problems, colic, depression, headaches, heart disorders, high blood pressure, hyperactivity, insomnia, sinusitis and tension. Training and licensing for massage therapy varies from state to state and program to program.
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