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Benefits of Massage
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Therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy and health practice. It is found in all major civilizations past and present. From the ancient Greek gymnasia and Roman baths to modern day spas and health clubs, massage has been recognized for its health enhancing effects. The healing systems of many cultures, including our own, use hands-on therapy to soothe aches and pains, and facilitate the body's own healing powers. From infancy to old age, massage has been found to enhance general health and well-being. Therapeutic massage has many applications and variations. Because it is used for health promotion as well as for its curative aspect, it can truthfully be said, "If you have a body, you can benefit from therapeutic massage."
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Proven Effective
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Many of the therapeutic effects of massage recognized by personal and clinical experience over the years have been supported by scientific research. In addition to the commonly known benefits of relaxation, improved circulation, and relief from muscle tension, new applications for therapeutic massage are surfacing in areas related to mental and emotional well-being, infant care, aging, and other special situations. Exciting new discoveries link touch in general, and therapeutic massage in particular, to improved immune system functioning.
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Many Benefits and Uses
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| Massage enhances general health. Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenence or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally. |
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General Benefits:
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Alleviates Problem Conditions:
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- Promotes well-nourished and healthy skin.
- Improves circulations of blood and lymph.
- Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
- Encourages general relaxation
- Improves immune system functioning
- Improves energy flow
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- General muscle tension and aches
- Tension headaches
- Muscular back pain
- Poor circulation
- Stress and anxiety
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Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct
to a fitness or sports program, helping you to achieve your performance goals with a minimum
of injury and pain. |
Therapeutic massage is effective in combating the negative effects of aging noticed in the middle to late years of life. It helps keep body tissues and basic functions in a more youthful state. |
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Support Your Fitness or Sports Program
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Combats the Negative Effects of Aging
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- Relieves tired and sore muscles
- Helps improve flexibilitly
- Relaxes tight muscles
- Speeds recovery from physical exertion
- Reduces the anxiety of athletic competition
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- Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
- Improves blood and lymph circulations
- Promotes healthy vibrant skin
- Improves immune system functioning
- Relieves muscle aches and stiffness
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Therapeutic massage helps balance the effects of stress in our lives, and avoid stress related disease and dysfunction
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Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long-term situations which cause unique physical and mental challenges
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Relieves the Effects of Stress
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Special Cases
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- Triggers the Relaxation Response
- Relaxes tense muscles
- Reduces anxiety level
- Normalizes blocked energy flow
- Improves immune system functioning
- Restores a calm mind and a feeling of
well-being
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- For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies
- For the disabled, especially those in wheelchairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions
- For the elderly
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| Therapeutic massge is frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care. |
Pregnancy Massage
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Complements Other Health Care
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- Triggers the Relaxation Response
- Relaxes tired and sore muscles
- Reduces anxiety levels
- Relieves muscular back pain
- Improves circulation
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- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Psychotherapy
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Massage Is Especially Beneficial For:
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| Care-givers - for those who care for others, for example: mothers and fathers, teachers, recreation leaders, daycare workers, and health care workers. |
| Doctors, Dentists, and Nurses - for those who use their hands a lot, and are under physical strain, whether it be dentistry, physical therapy, medical procedures, or any type of repetitive motion necessary for complicated treatments. |
| Physical Workers - for those who stress their bodies in their work or trade, for example: construction workers, domestic and custodial personnel, truck drivers, postal workers, plumbers, electricians, painters, professional athletes, dancers, and musicians. |
| Desk Workers - for those whose work involved long hours of sitting at a desk using a computer, or talking on the telephone; or at a bench assembling parts, fixing things, or creating works of art. |
| Travelers - for those spending long hours sitting in an automobile, train or airplane, for example: commuters, sales people, business travelers, and vacationers. |
