What diseases or ailments can massage therapy treat?

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If you have arthritis or fibromyalgia, there's a surprising treatment you may want to consider: massage therapy. It doesn't just feel great -- it can also help relieve several chronic conditions. To find out more, watch this video featuring integrative medicine expert and Dr. Oz Show guest Mosaraf Ali.

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Massage Therapy

Massage is often used as an adjunct therapy for a number of conditions, including back pain and chemotherapy. It has been shown to be an effective means to relieve stress. Massage can be an important part of sports medicine as it helps to improve circulation and alleviate muscle cramping. Specific techniques for self massage may help with tired eyes, neck and even hands. Therapeutic massage from a competent therapist is sometimes combined with chiropractic care. Take care when selecting a massage therapist, as the adult entertainment industry is well known for non-therapeutic massageit's important to draw the distinction if seeking healthcare-related work.

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