CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just taken your first step towards wellness! The fact that you want to know more about
massage says that you are ready to take your own health seriously. Read further to learn more
about massage and it's benefits.
The use of massage as a means of relieving pain and discomfort can be traced back as far as the
ancient Greeks and Romans, and even as far back as prehistoric man. Massage is the systematic
manipulation of soft tissue (muscle and connective tissue) used to promote relaxation, wellness,
and also therapy for specific conditions.
Some benefits of massage for relaxation:
- helps balance the effects of stress
- encourages relaxation
- relaxes tense muscles
- reduces anxiety level
- improves immune system functioning
Some benefits of massage for wellness:
- relieves muscular pain and stiffness
- increass circulation of blood and lymph
- improves flexibility and muscle tone
- promotes healthy skin
- helps integrate body, mind and spirit
- lowers blood pressure
Some benefits of massage for therapy:
- breaks up adhesions and scar tissue
- reduces muscle spasms
- speeds repair and rehabilitation
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