This vintage infographic shows where all of the important jobs of our brain are located within our heads. When you hear of someone who has had a head injury and certain bodily functions stop working this is because our mind has specific sections for each each function.
A massage therapist job description at its most basic involves using the hands and fingers to relive stress and pain built up in patientâs muscles. People seek out massage therapists for many different reasons. For example, an athlete may need a massage therapist to help them recover from a serious injury. On the other hand, some people just find massage to be a relaxing activity, or might hire a massage therapist when they are under stress. Some of the specific duties of a massage therapist include: Meeting with patients and reviewing their individual needs and medical history.
What Massage Therapists Do About this section. Massage therapists knead muscles and other soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for injuries and to promote general wellness. Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. Duties. Massage therapists typically do the following: 1  Talk with clients about their symptoms, medical history, and desired results. 2  Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas of the body. 3  Manipulate muscles and other soft tissues of the body.