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Massage therapy is used to promote well-being, relaxation, pain-reduction, stress-relief, musculoskeletal injury healing, sleep enhancement, and quality-of-life. A common goal of therapy is to "help the body heal itself." Although massage has been suggested as a possible treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, scientific evidence is lacking in this area. Further research is needed to determine if massage can help reduce symptoms of TMJ disorders. Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if on blood-thinning medications (such as heparin or warfarin/Coumadin®). Areas should not be massaged where there are fractures, weakened bones from osteoporosis or cancer, open/healing skin wounds, skin infections, recent surgery, or blood clots. Use cautiously with a history of physical abuse because it may cause pain on affected areas of the body. Use cautiously if pregnant or breastfeeding. Read more
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