Link To unwind the stress of teenage years, try a Swedish, deep tissue or Shiatsu massage.
Imagine having a healing touch massage after a major exam at school. What about a full-time masseuse to give "as needed" massages at your after-school job or after you work out at the gym?
Okay, these ideas may seem ideal and a bit pricey. But many experts agree that a healing touch massage can help to ease the harmful effects of our fast-paced lives, enhance well-being, and prevent disease.
Massage is the scientific manipulation of the body's soft tissues. The goal is to improve muscle tone and circulation. It can be an excellent way to boost healing. That's the opinion of Dr. Harris McIlwain, a board-certified rheumatologist and coach of Tampa Bay Spirit boys' soccer team. "Massage influences all body systems from the circulatory and the nervous system to digestion, emotions and more. Using massage to end pain from sports or overuse injuries helps to speed healing and relax the muscles."