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Today massage techniques are used in a variety of applications, from sports to medicine and stress relief, massages are becoming part of the mainstream practices to alleviate pain, suffering, and increase over-all well-being. Massages are used in clinics, hospitals, spas, hotels, health and fitness facilities, gymnasiums, and private practice. Massage therapy has been used to reduce pain and stress in serious illnesses, such as cancer, AIDS, and fibromyalgia. Massages are also used to reduce stress and help people feel physically comfortable. If you would like to learn more about massage techniques that help people overcome illness and alleviate pain, consider going to massage therapy school at an accredited education facility such as the Cortiva Institute.

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