I'm a firm believer in massage therapy. It can be used for many reasons, aches, pains, relaxation, increasing the immune system and better sleep. I know there are many more positive effects of massage, but just wanted to share a few that I can relate to.
This past year I have started to see my body having more aches and pains. Massage has helped me considerably with these issues. I receive a massage once a week. The energy and feeling of well being are like no other. You can almost feel your body healing itself. I suggest finding a good therapist and trying it out for a month. You'll be amazed at the effects.
Today I had my first acupuncture treatment. It was an interesting experience. I felt pain in one area, my foot on my right side. Not sure what this means, but I'm sure the more I learn about my body, the more i will understand what helps. She mentioned that since I play alot of sports and I use my feet for quick stopping this could be the reason. I'll let you know if this treatment helped my feet.