They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain.Many different conditions can lead to painful joints, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, and other injuries. Joint pain is extremely common.hey provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain.
AMTA estimates that the number of massage therapists in the United States, including students, is between 300,000 and 340,000. There are currently more than 350 accredited massage therapy institutions in the United States, with a total of more than 700 campuses accredited.
Most states regulate the massage therapy profession. Depending on the state, this could be in the form of a license, registration or certification. Cities, counties or other local governments also may regulate massage. Licensing is the strictest form of professional regulation, making it illegal for anyone to work as a massage therapist unless he or she has a license.