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United States Medical
Massage Association
American Massage
Therapy Association
Serving Lincoln, Nebraska....as a leader in medical massage services for muscle injury recovery.
Massage Therapy: Not Just a Trend*
Annual survey looks at growth of massage therapy over 10 years
(Evanston, IL - Oct. 23, 2006) - Massage therapy has been a growing trend in American culture, with 39 million
American adults - more than one out of every 6 - getting a massage annually. While relaxation (26 percent) is
still a motive for Americans integrating massage into their routines, using massage therapy for medical purposes
(30 percent) such as injury recovery, pain reduction, headache control, and for their overall health and wellness, is
even more prevalent
The Rise of Massage in Healthcare
With the growth in the popularity and use of massage therapy, more people are discussing it with their doctors and healthcare providers, and more healthcare professionals are recommending massage therapy as part of a patient's overall health.
On their mind: Nine million more people discussed massage therapy with their doctor or healthcare provider this year than five years ago.
Doctor's orders: Almost twice as many doctors recommended it to their patients this year than five years ago, among those who discussed massage therapy with their doctors.
The Future of Massage
One of the reasons massage therapy's popularity is on the rise is its use by Americans ages 18 to 34 (Generations X and Y). The annual AMTA surveys points to the acceptance and use of massage as someone ages, and considering the younger generations' views and use of massage it will likely surpass previous generations as they rely on massage for therapeutic reasons and stress relief.
More than a luxury: Only 28 percent of Gen Y (18- to 24-year-olds) agree that massage is just a luxury, compared to 94 percent that agree it can be beneficial to their health. Gen Xers agree: 92 percent believe massage can be beneficial to their health.
Massage or medication: Massage therapy was three times more popular as a form of pain relief among 18- to 24-year-olds than medication (34 percent for massage versus 10 percent for medication). Pain relief: Ninety-eight percent of Gen X respondents believe massage can be an effective way to relieve pain and 37 percent have already had a massage to relieve pain, while 48 percent of Gen Y have used massage to relieve pain.
*Excerpted from the AMTA 2006 Consumer Survey
Advanced Massage Healthcare is your connection to these advantages!
- AMH is actively seeking clients and patients who want effective injury recovery results from their massage therapy sessions. Our massage techniques go beyond the typical effects of Swedish or spa-related massage. Our training and experience is extensive and our service goal is results.
- AMH specializes in the recovery of muscle and soft-tissue injuries due to sport-related activities, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Work-related incidents.
- Motor vehicle and Workers' Compensation plans have Insurance Coverage available for therapy sessions provided by a massage therapist.
- AMH is set up to file Insurance Claims for you.
- AMH has a strong and growing network of trusted medical and chiropractic physicians that prescribe massage therapy for their patients.
- AMH encourages the teamwork approach of working with different healthcare providers to give you the best options for effective recovery.
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