massage benefits

there are many therapeutic benefits from massage therapy beyond pampering.

to name a few things, massage therapy is a tool that:

  • relieves back pain

  • relieves carpal tunnel

  • enhances your immune system

  • treats and prevents migraine headaches

  • alleviates side effects from cancer treatments

  • eases some of the discomforts from pregnancy

  • releases endorphins, our bodies natural "pain killer"

  • decrease your stress and tension

  • decrease depression and anxiety

Informational links:
 
American Bodywork and Massage Professionals
 
Mayo Clinic Massage Information
 
American Massage Therapy Association
 
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