The latest in Massage Therapyhttp://www.fluinthenews.com/topic/Massage Therapy2010-03-11T15:20:50ZWhy Sports Massage Courses Are So Popular in Ireland2010-03-11T15:20:50Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-03-11:/article/Why%20Sports%20Massage%20Courses%20Are%20So%20Popular%20in%20Ireland<p>Everybody loves sports. It increases our body?s strength, endurance and agility. Many people engage in various kinds of sports activities to attain optimum health and fitness. In <a title="Ireland" href="/topic/Ireland" >Ireland</a>, engaging in sports is the most favorite past time for active individuals.<br><br>Different sports leagues need different kind of preparations to ensure that the body is in its proper condition before performing any strenuous exercise or muscle workout...How Massage Therapy Saved My Two Week Spa Vacation2010-02-22T13:05:14Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-22:/article/How%20Massage%20Therapy%20Saved%20My%20Two%20Week%20Spa%20Vacation<p>What would happen if on the third day of a two week fitness spa get-away you fall off the sidewalk on the way back to your room and badly sprain your ankle? Is your vacation doom before it has barely begun? Nope, not even close. First, go to the emergency room to make sure it's not broken. Then get the next available appointment with one of the on-site massage therapists. Massage in this case has benefits in several areas. I know because this actually happened to me. So please join me for a ...Relaxing Into The New Year With Massage Therapy2010-02-22T17:53:44Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-22:/article/Relaxing%20Into%20The%20New%20Year%20With%20Massage%20Therapy<p>Everyone wants to start the New Year off with changes that will make their life better. For many people, this means getting healthier, including finding ways to relax and reduce stress. One way to start the year off right is to relax into the New Year with massage therapy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Massage therapy is a great way to begin the New Year relieving stress and improving ones overall health. It helps one relax the muscles, decrease the heart rate, boost blood circulation, i...How to select a Massage Therapist2010-02-22T18:53:12ZArticlesBasetag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-22:/article/How%20to%20select%20a%20Massage%20Therapist<strong>Author: Katrina</strong><br><p>If you are nervous having a professional massage, its okay. A good professional massage therapist might give you a free massage test. It will be a short trial to make you feel comfortable that this can work. This massage can also help you know your therapist better. It is crucial that you check your massage therapist is qualified and that they are recognized from any good Massage Therapy Association.</p> <p>While researching for a massage therapist, it is b...Day at the Spa2010-02-22T22:11:33Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-22:/article/Day%20at%20the%20Spa<p>Every woman ( and now even men) would love to have a few days to relax at a day spa. At a spa, you can get your hair done as well as a manicure or pedicure. But the one thing that most people love to go to spas for is the massage therapy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I remember when my parents took my little brother and I to <a title="Walt Disney World Resort" href="/topic/Walt+Disney+World+Resort" >Disney World</a>. I was allowed to bring along one of my friends, and I can remember sta...Introduction to Massage and Bodywork Techniques and Modalities2010-02-23T00:34:47Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-23:/article/Introduction%20to%20Massage%20and%20Bodywork%20Techniques%20and%20Modalities<p>There are a plethora of different types of massage promoted by the natural health industry. For beginners and those not familiar with the differences between the massage styles and techniques, the terminology can be confusing. This article provides a brief introduction to some of the more commonly promoted massage modalities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Swedish Massage&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Swedish massage uses long flowing strokes to red...Many Health Problems Can Be Cured With Massage Therapy2010-02-23T07:41:29Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-23:/article/Many%20Health%20Problems%20Can%20Be%20Cured%20With%20Massage%20Therapy<p>Our hectic, modern lifestyles have caused stress to become an epidemic. Stress causes severe tension headaches, muscular aches and pains, as well as mental and physical fatigue. Many of these symptoms can lead to serious health problems. You should try massage therapy as a way of rejuvenating your mind and body.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To get the maximum benefits from a massage, you must find a therapist who is well qualified in massage techniques. A professional therapist will ass...What Kinds of Qualifications Does a Masseuse Need?2010-02-23T13:22:50Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-23:/article/What%20Kinds%20of%20Qualifications%20Does%20a%20Masseuse%20Need%3F<p>Massage therapy is both an art and science that requires special training. It is one health career that has become popular in recent years due to more people requiring the services of a professional masseuse. A masseuse will apply medical massage techniques to sooth and alleviate aching muscles and tissues to promote healing of an injured area or an area that has a lot of tension. As well, a therapeutic massage promotes relaxation and stress relief. To become a qualified masseuse on requires ...Why Use High Quality Massage Therapy Equipment2010-02-23T13:23:39Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-23:/article/Why%20Use%20High%20Quality%20Massage%20Therapy%20Equipment<p>Many people engage in massage therapy to help them not only relax, but to help relieve muscle and tissue soreness and promote healing of injured areas of the body. The techniques used by massage therapists are an important part of one?s physical therapy. It not only benefits the tissues, muscles, and ligaments, but also the internal organ systems such as improving the immune, circulatory, and nervous systems. If one is to practice the art and science of massage therapy, it is essential that t...Improper Massages Can Injure Muscles2010-02-23T20:47:05Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-23:/article/Improper%20Massages%20Can%20Injure%20Muscles<p>A massage performed by an experienced and licensed massage therapist is a therapeutic technique that helps the muscles relax so that tension and soreness can be alleviated and healing of an injured area can begin. The goal of a therapeutic massage is to improve and enhance the healing process. An injured or torn muscle can be so sore that it prevents one from engaging in their normal activities. Massage therapy promotes muscle healing by increasing blood circulation to the injured area, reduc...How to Pursue a Career in Massage Therapy2010-02-23T21:16:39Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-23:/article/How%20to%20Pursue%20a%20Career%20in%20Massage%20Therapy<p>Massage therapy is one career area that is growing in popularity due to the greater consumer demands for such a service. Massage therapy is the art of healing while using scientific methods of massage application. The purpose of massage therapy is to relieve stress, promote healing of injured muscle and tissue, and relieving pain and aches. If you are interested in becoming a massage therapist, you should have good manual dexterity, clinical skills, listening skills, and sensitivity skills. O...Discover the Benefits of Massage Therapy2010-02-23T21:43:25Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-23:/article/Discover%20the%20Benefits%20of%20Massage%20Therapy<p>Massage therapy is included as a type of alternative health treatment. It has been used in many different forms around the world for thousands of years, and it has become popular in the west as more and more people come to appreciate the many different health benefits that massage therapy can give.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There are many different types of massage therapy that one can experience. Swedish massage, Thai massage, deep tissue massage and Japanese shiatsu are but a few o...Massage Stones & Therapies2010-02-25T03:47:50Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/Massage%20Stones%20%26%20Therapies<p>A stone massage is a general technique through which you manually treat muscles and tissues in such a way that they release tension and spasms from within them, with an awfully relaxing result in the end. The specific stones used for these soothing massages may be hot or cold depending on the kind of massage you are willing to get. The excessive sternness of the stone permits a female massage therapist to work on key points with a considerably deep pressure.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt...Cold Stone Massage2010-02-25T04:11:36Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/Cold%20Stone%20Massage<p>When it comes to stone massage the more recognized form involves heated stones but cold stone massage also offers numerous health benefits. Cold stone massage is a form of cryotherapy, the use of cold in medical treatments. Whereas hot stone massage is performed by heating basalt stones in water, cold stone massage is better performed with marble. Basalt is very effective in retaining heat because of its mineral and iron content. On the other hand, marble is valued in cold stone massage becau...Rock Massage Experience2010-02-25T04:18:40Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/Rock%20Massage%20Experience<p>Yesterday I treated myself to my first stone massage. I was nervous as I had never had one before. The purpose of this article is to tell you what it is, and some history. I went in with some preconceptions about how exactly the session would go. I wondered whether the masseuse was going to pummel me with rocks until I became unconscious or if I was going to have hot rocks brushed across my skin. Well, it turns out that I was wrong on one of the two assumptions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&am...What?s the Deal With Stone Massage Kits?2010-02-25T04:49:27Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/What%3Fs%20the%20Deal%20With%20Stone%20Massage%20Kits%3F<p>Stone massage is a massage technique that serves a variety of functions to treat the body and has become so popular that many companies offer stone massage kits to train therapists as well as to purchase for home use.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Before purchasing a massage kit it is important to know the basics characteristics of stone massage and what to look for in choosing a kit that is right for your needs. The heated massage stones are very effective at penetrating the muscles wit...What Are Massage Stones & Their Affects?2010-02-25T06:05:07Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/What%20Are%20Massage%20Stones%20%26%20Their%20Affects%3F<p>A couple of years ago, stone massages were not to common and were just a small and inexpensive refreshing activity. All stones that were used for massages were heated and there were particular means of using them for different kinds of relief therapies. However now the stones used in massage therapies have been amplified making them more suitable for the people who take regular massages all the time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now since the stone massages have become very popular and ...Down to the Basics: Hot Stone Massage2010-02-25T06:07:22Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/Down%20to%20the%20Basics%3A%20Hot%20Stone%20Massage<p>We always look forward for something to reward ourselves after a busy week and there are lots of activities we can enjoy like receiving a massage. There are different kinds of massages that provide different kinds of comfort and health benefits. When you consider getting a massage as part of your routine, it will help you maintain your mental, physical and emotional well being.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;One of the many popular massages is the ?Hot Stone Massage?. It is a kind of mass...Swedish Massage2010-02-25T10:51:55Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/Swedish%20Massage<p>Massage provides the comfort that is import to everyone?s physiological, emotional and psychological well being. Different massage has different styles from stretching, tapping, kneading to pulling. A good rubdown will be an excellent way to reward oneself after a busy week. Considering that it is your first time, Swedish massage is the best one to start with.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Swedish massage is a massage technique designed to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and releas...Hot Stone Massages Have Become So Popular2010-02-25T10:52:01Zisnaretag:www.fluinthenews.com,2010-02-25:/article/Hot%20Stone%20Massages%20Have%20Become%20So%20Popular<p>Hot stone massage is one of the most popular massages that promotes muscle relaxation and releases tension. It is a useful and pleasurable way of reducing pain and creating balance throughout the mind, body and spirit. This type of massage has been invented by <a title="Mary Hannigan" href="/topic/Mary+Hannigan" >Mary Hannigan</a> from <a title="Tucson" href="/topic/Tucson" >Tucson</a>, <a title="Arizona" href="/topic/Arizona" >Arizona</a>, in 1993.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You can ...