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Benefits of Massage

Benefits of Massage

The Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Massage Therapy
as stated in Clinical Massage Therapy by Fiona Rattray and Linda Ludwig.

· Relax Tense Muscles
· Increase Immune System Functioning
· Reduce and Manage Pain
· Increase Flexibility
· Increase Circulation
and decrease toxin buildup
· Reduce Stress Levels, Anxiety, and Depression
· Induce a General Sense of Relaxation
and Well Being

The Wonders of What Massage Can Do!
	Relief of acute and chronic pain. Massage can promote recovery from the fatigue and from minor aches and pains by removing impurities and reducing inflammation in the area.

	Increased mobility and range of motion of joints. Massage provides a stretching action to both the muscles and connective tissues that surround and support the muscles and many other parts of the body, which helps keep these tissues elastic and improves range of motion (reduces chance of further injury).

	Improved blood circulation. The oxygen capacity of the blood can increase 10-15% after massage. By indirectly or directly stimulating nerves that supply internal organs, blood vessels of these organs dilate and allow greater blood supply to them. Massage also increases the movement of lymph. Since lymph contains impurities and waste toxins, the movement can increase health.

	Stimulated or soothed nervous system. Massage balances the nervous system by soothing or stimulating it, depending on which effect is needed.

Physical Benefits
	Reduced Muscle Tension, Stiffness, Spasms Massage loosens contracted, shortened, hardened (tension) muscles increasing the circulation of the blood. Massage can also stimulate weak, flaccid muscles, and relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain

	Promotes Healing Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue

		Enhanced Skin Condition Massage enhances the skin condition by improving the function of the sebaceous and sweat glands, keeping the skin lubricated, clean, and cool.
		Better Digestion & Intestinal Function Massage increases the body's production of gastric juices, saliva, and urine and increases excretion of nitrogen, inorganic phosphorus & salt. As a result, the metabolic rate increases. Better Quality of Life Massage increases endorphins, which can increase your sense of well being. Also reduced stress, cortisol levels, anxiety, tension, depression, pain.