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		<title>How Can Massage Treat Patellofemoral Syndrome Knee Pain?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Patellofemoral Syndrome refers to knee pain caused by improper tracking of the patella over the femur, and often results from muscle imbalance of the quadricep muscles.]]></description>
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		<title>Low Back Pain and Disc Herniation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The discs located between vertebrae are vulnerable to injury, and can cause debilitating pain when injured.  Disc herniation most commonly affects the lumbar spine, but it can also occur in the cervical spine, and rarely, in the thoracic spine.]]></description>
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		<title>How Often Should I Get a Massage &#8211; Frequency Guideline</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you wondering how often you should get massage therapy treatments, it will depend on the situation. Here is a general guideline for massage therapists and clients concerning treatment frequency.]]></description>
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		<title>Can Massage Therapy Treat Fracture Injuries?</title>
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		<comments>http://whymassagetherapy.com/blog/can-massage-therapy-treat-fracture-injuries/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Massage therapy treatment can help maintain and improve tissue health in a fracture injury, enabling a person to regain his or her full function sooner.]]></description>
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		<title>Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Types, Causes and Symptoms</title>
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		<comments>http://whymassagetherapy.com/blog/thoracic-outlet-syndrome-types-causes-symptoms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thoracic outlet syndrome is a compression of the brachial plexus, the subclavian artery and vein. Both neurological and vascular symptoms may be present depending on the type of compression and the length of time the condition has been present.]]></description>
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		<title>Massage Therapy, Fitness and Optimal Performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 22:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Massage therapy, though mechanical and chemical effects on tissue, can assist an athlete or fitness enthusiast prevent injury and enhance performance.]]></description>
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		<title>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Massage Therapy and Surgery Prevention</title>
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		<comments>http://whymassagetherapy.com/blog/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-massage-therapy-surgery-prevention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Massage therapy can be used as an early intervention in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and may help prevent surgery.]]></description>
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		<title>Massage Therapy and the Power of Touch &#8211; Relieving Depression Naturally</title>
		<link>http://whymassagetherapy.com/blog/massage-therapy-depression/</link>
		<comments>http://whymassagetherapy.com/blog/massage-therapy-depression/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>whymassagetherapy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How Massage Therapy and the Power of Touch can help relieve depression and anxiety naturally.]]></description>
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