The benefits of massage therapy are well noted. Throughout the years, massage therapy has been known to fight a large number of conditions. Some of the benefits of this therapy include, relief from joint and muscle pain, increased blood circulation, as well as stress and depression reduction. Massage therapy has also been known to help detoxify the body. The overall result for most clients includes relaxation, decreased muscle tension, and increased mobility.
NPR recently had an article featuring massage therapy. For more information, please see the link below:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128795325
| Physical Benefits |
- Calms the nervous system
- Helps injured tissues heal
- Decreases muscular deterioration
- Decreases scar tissue
- Increases blood and lymph circulation
- Increases red blood cell counts
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Increases tissue metabolism
- Improves posture
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- Improves skin tone
- Reduces swelling associated with pregnancy
- Relieves painful conditions such as headaches, neck pain, lower back pain, foot, arm, shoulder, and knee pain, as well as much more
- Improves muscle tone
- Improves posture
- Loosens tight muscles
- Lowers blood pressure
- Promotes deeper more effective breathing
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