Admit it – the first thing that comes to mind when we mention the word massage is indulgence. And yes, it feels absolutely wonderful to have a highly trained professional find all of those little knots and tight spots, and work them out into the smooth muscles they once were. But new guidelines from the American College of Physicians indicate that massage should be a front-line treatment for chronic lower back pain, well above prescription medications in the list of treatments. Most body aches and pains fall into the category of acute pain, meaning that they are temporary and will [...]