September 04 2008
The Health Benefits Of Massage Therapy
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Massage is all a matter of touch. We are all sensual beings and as a result our bodies respond well to massage and human contact. When there is touch, more healing takes place.
These are some of known health benefits of Massage Therapy:
Improves blood circulation, thus allowing increased oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to treated areas including areas that have been injured or have experienced overexertion.
- Helps to lower blood pressure.
- Aids in detoxification by propelling toxic waste products through the lymphatic system.
- Relieves stress and promote sense of well being.
- Relaxes injured muscles, reducing cramps, and muscle spasms
- Stimulates the release of the bodies’ natural endorphins which may aid in pain control.
- Provides increased exercise stretching for atrophied muscles.