In addition to physical benefits, certain types of massage have been shown to help psychologically via relaxation and increased production of 'feel good' chemicals that the body naturally produces (endorphins)--helpful for people with both acute back problems and chronic back pain.
Military members accumulate 2.5 days of leave per month or 30 days per year. The maximum amount of leave that can accrue is 60 days (this can be more if a member was deployed within the year). The fiscal year ends on September 30, unless Congress decides to make a change.
In the Navy and other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, pay is dependent upon rank (known as rate for Enlisted personnel in the Navy) and years of service (see the chart below). Promotions depend on performance and years of service, and an Enlisted Sailor has to earn an increase in rate. In general, you will be eligible for advancement from E-1 to E-2 after nine months, from E-2 to E-3 after another nine months and from E-3 to E-4 after a subsequent six months. This graph shows the monthly salary for each of the Enlisted ranks commonly reached in the first four years of service.