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Benefits of massage:
Increases circulation, allowing the body
to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's
natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in
breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells
that fight cancer.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph
systems improves the condition of the body's largest organ - the
skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused
muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for
strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete
at any level.
- Releases endorphins - the body's natural
painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery
from surgery to control and relieve pain.
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema
and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing
has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases
discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and
decreases the need for medication.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied
muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted
range of motion.
- Assists with shorter labor for expectant
mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and
anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.
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