Pain Awareness Month: Chronic Pain & Massage Therapy September is pain awareness month. Knowing more about chronic pain can improve treatments and ease suffering. Fast Facts: What you need to know about Chronic Pain Chronic pain: Affects at least 50 million Americans Is one of the most common reasons adults seek health care Can limit…
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In the fall of last year, the United States Department of Health and Human Services released updated guidelines for daily and weekly prescriptive doses of exercises based on the past 10 years of evidence-based research. The second edition of the “Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans” is the first update to their physical activity guidelines in…
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November ushers in the holiday season—bringing with it great expectations for memorable and festive times with family and friends. For many of us, however, this time of year is also tinged with stress, tension, or ennui. As you navigate another holiday season filled with joy, merriment, and perhaps the occasional uncomfortable exchange at a social…
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The health care support field is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing job segments in the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, growing 23.2 percent by 2026. There will be ample opportunities for those interested in a career in health care and particularly those interested in becoming a massage therapist. U.S.…
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The number of people experiencing pain is substantial; approximately 100 million US adults are affected by chronic pain, which is defined as pain that persists for longer than 1 month beyond resolution of the underlying insult or pain persisting beyond 3 months [1]. Pain contributes greatly to national rates of morbidity, mortality and disability and…
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If you are looking for an exciting career that will allow you to help people going through a difficult time, oncology massage therapy could be the path for which you have been looking. You will work with and empower people to improve the quality of their lives and know that you are making a difference.…
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You’ve chosen a career as a massage therapist and undergone the thorough training involved with this new path. Have you ever wondered what steps you should take immediately following completion of massage therapy school? In many cases, deciding upon a fulfilling career path is the toughest part of starting a successful job. However, it can…
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Choosing an appropriate career path can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Many people feel conflicted over what career path to choose. However, if you desire to work in a field where you offer real-life health benefits to others, you may want to consider becoming a massage therapist in NJ . If you’ve considered…
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Employers perform many different tasks to keep their workers motivated and performing well on the job. One of these that has drastically increased in popularity over recent years is corporate massage therapy. Many large and well-known corporations are also taking advantage of this service in an effort to improve employee experiences and enhance their profitability.…
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Settling on a career choice can be one of the most challenging things you do as an adult. However, embarking on a new career is also an exciting time full of new adventures to be discovered. If you’ve considered getting your massage license, you may be wondering if this is the right career choice for…
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