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Research has verified that:
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Office
workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed
better and were less stressed than those who weren’t
massaged.
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Massage
therapy decreased the effects of anxiety, tension,
depression, pain, and itching in burn patients.
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Abdominal
surgery patients recovered more quickly after massage.
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Premature
infants who were massaged gained more weight and
fared better than those who weren’t.
Massage therapy addresses many
health issues, the most common being stress related
tension, which experts believe accounts for a large
percentage of disease. Massage has proven beneficial
in treating low back pain, fatigue, depression, diabetes,
high blood pressure, suppressed immunity, sleep disorders
Massage has many physiological
effects such as:
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Increasing circulation, allowing
the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into
tissues and vital organs.
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Stimulating the lymph system,
the body’s natural defense, against toxic
invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients,
massage has been shown to increase the cells that
fight cancer.
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Relaxing and softening injured
and overused muscles (which can result in repetitive
strain injuries like Carpal tunnel syndrome if muscles
are not treated).
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Reducing spasms and cramping.
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Increasing joint flexibility.
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Decrease pain and flare-ups (frequency
and intensity) for arthritis sufferers.
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Reducing recovery time for strenuous
workouts and eliminating subsequent pains of the
athlete at any level.
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Releasing endorphins, the body’s
natural painkiller. For this reason, massage is
being incorporated into treatment for chronic illness,
injury and recovery from surgery to control and
relieve pain.
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Reducing post-surgery adhesions
and edema and reducing and realigning scar tissue
after healing has occurred.
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Improving range of motion and
decreasing discomfort for patients with low back
pain.
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Relieving pain for migraine sufferers
and decreasing the need for medication.
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Providing exercise and stretching
for atrophied muscles and reducing shortening of
the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
- Contributing to shorter labor and lessening the
need for medication, minimizing depression and anxiety,
and shortening hospital stays.
Although therapeutic
massage does not increase muscle strength, it can
stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially
compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity
resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten
and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise
or injury.
If you suffer from any of the
above mentioned conditions or just want to relax from
everyday stress, please call or book an appointment
online. We look forward to meeting you and helping
you with your goals towards better health.
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