From the moment you entered this world, you craved touch. Your mother and father nurtured you through touch, promising you they would be there for you. You felt secure. You felt safe. You learned to trust them, so you felt happy.
Throughout your life, touch continues to play an important role. Unfortunately, as you age, the amount of physical touch you receive declines, but the benefits are so impressive that you should actively seek it out.
Here are four things you should know about the benefits of touch:
The National Center for Health Statistics reports that around 260,000 surgeries are performed each year for carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) means the median nerve that runs through your arm and wrist into the hand is compressed in an area of the wrist called the carpal tunnel. It causes inflammation of the nerve and symptoms are felt as a gradual onset of burning, tingling (especially in the thumb and first two fingers), and the symptoms are usually worse at night. Pain may radiate as far up as the shoulder area. Commonly there will be a sensation of swelling in the fingers, and grip strength is decreased. CTS seems to be related to anatomy of the wrist, various health issues and repetitive jobs requiring use of the hand and fingers. 
If you find yourself suffering from low-back pain you shouldn’t feel alone. Around 
One group that is seeing an increase in the use of alternative therapy like massage is the elderly. In fact, many massage therapists receive specialized training to work with them. As the “baby boomers” get older and this population group grows, it’s good to know just how they can benefit from massage.
Tired of reaching for the pill bottle for seemingly constant headaches? Headaches stem from a variety of issues, and believe it or not, a massage technique known as trigger point therapy can be just as beneficial and a much healthier alternative for assuaging the pain. 
