Posts Tagged ‘elderly’

Geriatric Massage: A Field That Will Continue to Grow (Part I)

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Massage has been proven to help relieve the effects of chronic pain, such as back pain, arthritis, and bursitis. And massage’s proven ability to increase circulation means that its other byproducts include an increase in balance and flexibility, improved posture, and improved wellness.

All this means one thing: The field of geriatric massage should be growing rapidly as the above-mentioned benefits are ideal for senior citizens. (more…)