Encourages Relaxation: Relax. Reset. Repeat. Massage has been shown to help the body enter a relaxing rest-and-recovery mode¬: an effect that lingers long after the massage is over.
Improves Posture:Unlike other bad habits, poor posture can be relaxing to correct. Massage helps reinforce healthy and natural movements, which can get your posture back on track.
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Improves Circulation:The pressure created by massage therapy moves blood through congested areas. This causes new blood to flow in, resulting improved body function.
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Lower Blood Pressure:High blood pressure has more misconceptions than nearly any other medical condition. But one effective way to stave off high blood pressure naturally is massage therapy.
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Relaxes Muscles:Got neck, back or muscle pain? Odds are, sitting all day at the office is the culprit. Massage gets to the root of persistent pain by relaxing tense muscles.
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Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion:As we age, joints tend to tighten, making range of motion more restricted. Massage helps keep joints more fluid, making you more flexible and less prone to injury.
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Promotes Deeper and Easier Breathing:One of the telltale signs of anxiety and stress is constricted breathing. Massage can play an important role in reliving respiratory issues and training the body how to relax.
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Relieves Headaches :Massage helps ease the pressure and pain, which can also reduce the chance and frequency of headaches.
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Strengthens the Immune System: Studies indicate that regular massage can naturally increase the immune system’s cytotoxic capacity–the activity level of the body’s natural “killer cells”.
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Enhances Post-Operative Rehabilitation: Massage helps the body pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs. This makes massage therapy a great supplement to post-operative rehabilitation.
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Improves Rehabilitation After Injury: Rehabilitation can be frustrating. A continual massage program can accelerate the recovery process, as well as help you relax and stay motivated.