Massage Massage is a type of therapy that uses manipulation of the soft tissues to promote circulation. In the U.S., the most common form is Swedish massage. This technique involves long strokes and techniques to relax and energize a client. A deep tissue massage is useful for patients who have experienced a muscle injury. Sports massages are sometimes given to athletes to improve flexibility and promote healing after an injury. For the busy office worker or executive, there's the chair massage, which is designed just for the upper body.

Massage is a popular form of alternative medicine. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 5 percent of Americans have received some type of massage service. Massage improves the flow of blood to vital organs and tissues of the body. It improves joint flexibility and reduces muscle spasms and cramps. It may also help alleviate certain types of pain and can reduce stress.

Massage Therapy On-the-Go Some people would love to have a massage but don't have time to travel to and from the appointment. Others may be shy about going to a massage therapist. A new service in California aims to bring massage to the masses literally. Americans have had home delivery of food for years. Now, Go Massage is providing home delivery of massage services.

Clients of the Go Massage service simply call a toll-free number to make an appointment. Within a few hours, a certified massage therapist will come to the home, office or hotel to deliver a massage. The service is convenient and inexpensive. A typical one-hour massage is $65. Regular clients can save money by purchasing a package of massages that can be used within one year.

Currently, Go Massage provides service to limited areas of California (Los Angeles County, San Diego Country, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, Orange County, Inland Empire, Sacramento, Central California and Fresno). The company hopes to expand and is expected to start in some other major cities soon. For information, log on to the company's website at http://www.gomassage.net.

For information about Go Massage: http://www.gomassage.net

For general information on massage: American Massage Therapy Association®, http://www.amtamassage.org National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, http://www.ncbtmb.com

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