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Q: How often should I receive a massage?

A: The amount of massages a person receives in a month can depend on many things: the type of massage being received, the recommendations of the massage therapist, the physical condition of the client and, of course, time and finances. People receive massages for many reasons. Some are looking for therapy that helps them to de-stress and relax. Some are receiving massage to help relieve the pain and discomfort of a physical condition and some integrate massage into their individual health and wellness regimen.

Massage therapy not only decreases pain and tension in muscles but also has other benefits such as improving posture, promoting a healthy circulatory system, improving flexibility, relieving stress and strengthening the immune system. The effects of massage are cumulative, and scheduling on a regular basis will increase the length of time these benefits are experienced.

For a general recommendation of massage frequency, I would suggest receiving a massage at least twice a month in order to maintain the effects and results from each session. However, even receiving massage once a month will produce great results when scheduled on a regular basis.
-C.G. Funk, Licensed Massage Therapist and Vice President of Industry Relations and Product Development for Massage Envy

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