About Massage
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Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
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Increases red and white blood cells
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Improves circulation
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Provides more energy
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Releases endorphins (the body's natural pain killer)
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Improves areas of strains, sprains, fibrosis,
spasms, and scar tissues.
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With the help of diet and exercise, Massage helps to restore
the contour of the body by reducing fat deposits.
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Help muscles stay flexible to allow Athletes to train
at a higher level and decrease the chance of injury.
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Helps to reduce edema.
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Helps to stabilize the spine and increase benefits of
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Many Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
Enhances General Health
Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenance or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally.
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Promotes well nourished and healthy skin
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Improves circulation of blood and lymph
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Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
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Encourages general relaxation
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Improves immune system functioning
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Improves energy flow
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Alleviates Problem Conditions
Therapeutic massage can help relieve certain common physical problems, and help bring the body back to optimal functioning.
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General muscular tension and aches
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Tension headaches
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Muscular back pain
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Poor circulation
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Stress and anxiety
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Supports your fitness or sports program
Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a fitness or sports program, helping you performance goals with minimum injury and pain.
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Relieves tired and sore muscles
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Helps improve flexibility
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Relaxes tight muscles
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Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion
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Reduces anxiety of athletic competition
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Combats the negative effects of aging
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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Enhance tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
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Improves blood and lymph circulation
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Promotes healthy vibrant skin
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Improves immune system functioning
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Relieves muscle aches and stiffness.
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Relieves the effects of stress
Therapeutic massage helps balance the effects of stress in our lives and avoid stress related disease and dysfunction.
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Triggers the Relaxation Response
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Relaxes tense muscles
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Reduces anxiety level
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Normalizes blocked energy flow
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Improves immune system functioning
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Restores a calm mind and feeling of wellbeing
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Special Cases
Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long term situations which cause unique physical and mental challenges.
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For mothers-to-be during pregnancy
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For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies.
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For the disabled, especially those in wheel chairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions
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For the elderly |
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