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Why massage
therapy?
There’s no denying the power
of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (indulgent,
revitalizing, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a lavish treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful
tool in your self-care routine.
Today the benefits of massage are varied and extensive. As an accepted
part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also
proven beneficial for many chronic conditions. And, as many millions
will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday
living that can lead to disease and illness.
Here are some of the benefits
of massage therapy :
- Improves circulation of blood and movement
of lymph fluids
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or
atrophied muscles
- Help athletes prepare for, and recover
from, strenuous workouts
- Lessen depression and anxiety
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar
tissue and stretch marks
- Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling
- Reduce spasms and cramping
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and
overused muscles
- Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles
and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation
of excessive scar tissue
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Provides greater joint flexibility and
range of motion
- Creates body awareness
- Reduces blood pressure
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches
- Improves posture
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