Massage is used more than ever for Medical/Health Reasons
Results from the 13th annual consumer survey conducted by AMTA indicate that 32% of Americans are seeking massage for medical and health reasons, tying relaxation & stress reducation for the first time as the top reasons people get massages.
A vast majority of American, 86%, agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain, and 85% agree that massage can be beneficial to health and wellness.
Almost 25% of adult American say they've used massage therapy at least one time for pain relief. (2009 AMTA Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet)
Currently, 42 states and the District of Columbia regulate massage therapists.
