More and more doctors are recommending a massage therapy program as a way of maintaining wellness and relieving many symptoms ranging from tension headaches to fibromyalgia (Touch Research Institute).
Some of the benefits you can receive from massage are:
Reduce recovery time
Relief of certain repetitive injuries resulting from a sport or job
Increase nutrient rich blood supply to tissue
Intensify the oxygenation of the tissues
Relieve muscular pain and discomfort
Ease many of the uncomfortable stresses of child bearing, including edema, backaches and exhaustion
Hastens the elimination of waste and toxic debris that are stored in your muscles
Stimulates the relaxation response with your nervous system
Helps to strengthen your immune system
Improve your posture
Increase joint flexibility and range of motion
Lower your blood pressure
Relief from stress and anxiety
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