massage benefits
~ maintain a healthy body
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Improves flexibility as massage stretches and lengthens the muscles and fascia of the body. In many cases therapists can stretch areas of the body that you alone are unable to stretch effectively. Detoxifies the body of waste products both in the skin and internally, resulting in healthier, younger looking skin and improved internal function.
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Breaks up muscle restrictions and trigger points, commonly called "knots" ~ reducing pain and increasing strength and flexibility.
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You may move with more ease and have an increased range of motion in muscles and joints after your treatment Massage increases elasticity and resilience of the skin.
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Massage encourages a healthy heart by decreasing elevated blood pressure and also helps increase the strength of the heart's muscle contraction and amount of blood moved by the heartbeat.
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Experience an increase in metabolic rate leaving you feeling energized.
~ mental/emotional
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Massage promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction.
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Relieve mental fatigue by allowing your mind to completely relax so you can refocus your thoughts while on the table and off.
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Decrease depression, anxiety, and post partum symptoms.
~ injury recovery
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Improve muscle tone and help prevent muscle atrophy when exercise is not an option especially after surgery.
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Stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killer.
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Increase elasticity and resilience of the skin.
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Increase the range of motion (ROM) in muscles and joints which will allow you to move with more ease.
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Decrease recovery time from bone fractures and other injuries.
~ immune boosting
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Increase blood and lymph flow and their capacity to transport and hold nutrients such as oxygen, making your body and systems more efficient.
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Encourage strong immune function and disease prevention.
Informational links:
American Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Mayo Clinic Massage Information
American Massage Therapy Association
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