Doctors beginning to prescribe massage therapy
　　
　　Increasingly, your doctor is prescribing therapeutic massage to assist in the alleviation and healing of many medical conditions, including:
　　Arthritis
　　Chronic and temporary pain
　　Circulatory problems
　　Digestive disorders, including spastic colon and constipation
　　Headache
　　Insomnia
　　Sports injuries, including pulled or strained muscles and ligaments
　　Stress
　　For a look at the use of therapeutic message in treating medical conditions, see The American Massage Therapy Association.

(From HealthScout)