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6. Massage provides a welcome respite.
Let’s face it: few people take adequate care of themselves. Many women are caregivers, looking after children, aging adults, and their own careers or relationships. All of these things can be demanding, so getting a massage is a terrific way to step into another world, at least briefly, to enjoy the luxury and comfort.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

To all the moms and moms to be, Rejuvenations Massage Therapy wishes you a happy mother’s day.

If you are pregnant, or know someone who is, tell them that we are running a special all May:

All pregnancy massages are $20 in May!

5. Massage reduces stress.
Massage relaxes stiff muscles that may be causing tension headaches. It can help to free your mind of stressful events or difficult emotions, at least temporarily. During your massage, you have nothing to think about except for how good you feel!

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

4. Massage improves circulation.
Whether you’re feeling sluggish, have been doing too much deskwork, or don’t get enough exercise, a massage can help stimulate your body tissues and improve circulatory flow. For some people, massage can lower blood pressure and improve pulse rates to actually contribute to overall improved health.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

3. Massage relaxes inflamed muscles.
If you play sports, chances are there will be times when you overdo it (like pulling a muscle that has not warmed up properly). Massage helps heal those injured muscles and get your body back in working order. There’s a reason Michael Phelps gets a massage every day!

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

2. Massage eases tension.
Standing on the job, lugging a million bags of groceries, sitting in rush hour traffic all cause physical tension. Massage relaxes those worn muscles and limbs.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

1. Massage relieves pain.
In the hands of a skilled massage therapist, massage can give you relief from chronic pain. Therapeutic massage is often used in conjunction with physical therapy or other remedies for injury-related pain.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

I came across a great article on About.com about how to minimize stress during pregnancy. The article was written by Henry Lerner, M.D., OB/GYN, for About.com. The article is 12 Tips for Coping With Stress During Pregnancy: How to Gain Control of Your Life. Tip #12 reprinted from the article follows.

12. Finally, and not at all the least important, consider the possibility of obtaining professional help. The field of psychopharmacology has advanced so much over the last 15 years that seeing a therapist no longer automatically involves years of once a week visits to talk about your feelings. Although such “talk therapy” can be helpful, there are now many medications that are safe for pregnant women to take. These medicines have very few side effects yet can transform how you feel. Depressed moods are often caused by changes in the biochemistry of the brain. There are medicines that can safely adjust the levels of brain chemicals. These medicines, just like the insulin the diabetic takes, can correct abnormal biochemistry and make you feel better and happier. If you and your health are provider decide that such medications would be useful for you, by all means try them. They will not cause a miscarriage or harm your baby.

I came across a great article on About.com about how to minimize stress during pregnancy. The article was written by Henry Lerner, M.D., OB/GYN, for About.com. The article is 12 Tips for Coping With Stress During Pregnancy: How to Gain Control of Your Life. Tip #11 follows.

11. Test the origins of your emotions for validity. This process is called “cognitive restructuring”. All of us get feedback and messages from those with whom we deal in the world. Often we make negative assumptions about ourselves based on this feedback and thus feel badly about interactions we have had and about ourselves. This process of negative thinking occurs spontaneously and can often be overwhelming. But if you can begin to identify these repetitive negative thoughts and write them down to make sure you have a clear understanding of them, you can then begin the process of seeing what triggers them and determine whether your thought or the emotion it evokes is reasonable. Whenever you get one of these thoughts look to see what caused it. Ask yourself if what happened-a comment, a cool look, etc– deserves the negative response you have given it. By so doing you can start to break the cycle of automatic negative feelings sparked by common events in your life.

We love providing the best therapeutic massage in the area, and we really love being recognized for it. Every year, the Washingtonian rates the top spas in the area, and this year we made the cut. You can see the whole review on-line by clicking here. If you want to come in and see for yourself why we were selected Best Massage, click here to make an appointment!