Massage therapy for centuries has been considered a luxury, and while lets face it, one could consider medical care in general a luxury this day and age Many health care professionals are now including your favorite form of rest and recovery as part of their comprehensive care plan for patients pre-op post-op and most importantly instead of "op". I cant tell you how many time I have been in a position to offer my clients comfort while waiting for insurance approval for surgery, helped my clients recover from surgery and in some cases manage pain and facilitate healing to a degree of recovery avoiding surgery all together.
Massage Therapy has experienced a significant surge in recommendations from healthcare providers in recent years. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, the number f doctors and other healthcare professionals recommending massage to their patients has increased by 50% since 2010 this growth and endorsement is attributed to the mounting evidence of massage's effectiveness in managing chronic pain, reducing stress and improving overall well-being. As a result, massage therapy is now being integrated into mainstream healthcare, with many insurance providers and hospitals offering it s a complementary treatment option. This shift towards holistic care highlights the increasing recognition of massage therapy as a valuable tool in promoting health and wellness. I urge my clients to open the conversation of collaboration to both their health care provider as well as their massage therapists. What are you waiting for get that HIPAA waiver signed and grow your care team, after all you have an uninterrupted hour+ with your massage therapist, and we can be a great tool while advocating for the best care.
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