A new survey conducted by an independent research firm, this annual survey is the ninth commissioned by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
The result of the survey is another reason for the growth of the massage therapy industry globally, including here in Trinidad and Tobago.
The survey went on to state that "one out of five US adults got a therapeutic massage in the last year".
Here are some of the other survey findings. .
- 90 percent of Americans feel massage is good for a person's health.
- 93 percent agree with the statement that massage can be effective for pain relief.
- Use of massage in people age 65 and older has tripled from 4 percent in 1997 to 15 percent in 2005.
- 22 percent of Americans had a massage in the past year; 34 percent had a massage in the last five years.
- 73 percent of those who had a massage would recommend it to a person they know.
- 46 percent of respondents at some time had a massage to relieve pain.
- Among respondents who discussed massage with their health care provider, 57 percent said this health professional strongly recommended massage or encouraged them to get a massage.
It shows that one in five U.S. adults got a therapeutic massage in the last year. Three-fourths of them would recommend it to others — one reason for the body therapy's growing popularity.
If we used the above statistics as a window to the globe you will realize that if you have not had an massage as yet, you should be seriously considering making an appointment to get one soon.
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If you live in Trinidad and Tobago go here to see how it can make a differentness in your life. .
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