
Benefits of Massage
Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Massage Therapy can:
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alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
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assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
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ease medication dependence.
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enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
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exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
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help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
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improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
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increase joint flexibility.
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lessen depression and anxiety.
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promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
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pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
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reduce post-surgery adhesion and swelling.
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reduce spasms and cramping.
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relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
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release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
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relieve migraine pain.
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Decreased anxiety.
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Enhanced sleep quality.
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Greater energy.
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Improved concentration.
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Increased circulation.
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Reduced fatigue.