If you're looking for a career change and one of the types of work that you are thinking about going into is therapeutic massage, then there are some questions you can ask yourself that will help you to determine whether or not this is a path you should continue down. Here are some of the things that you should be asking of yourself:
Do you really like to help people?
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If you've only ever had casual massages where your back is gently rubbed and kneaded, then you may be put off by something called 'deep tissue massage'. Some people who have never experienced a deep tissue massage imagine a massage where knobby elbows plow into their tender backs. However, a deep tissue massage is not like this, and it is quite relaxing in most cases. Here is some other information on this type of massage that will help you decide if you want to give it a try.
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Two of the most popular types of massage therapies right now are deep tissue massage and Swedish massage. These two types of massages bear a lot of similarities. However, they also have some significant differences, and as a result, people will find themselves preferring one over the other.
Beyond the simplicity of what one may prefer, there are conditions or situations that may make one type of massage therapy better suited for you.
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Living with cancer is difficult in many ways. The disease itself can be debilitating, causing fatigue and pain. Even the treatments for cancer can leave you feeling worse rather than better; radiation therapy is necessary but can cause significant side effects. If you need relief from your cancer, look no further than massage therapy. Here are four ways a good massage can help cancer patients.
1. Massage can promote better sleep.
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