- Increases
circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues
and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic
invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to
increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the
body's largest organ - the skin.
- Relaxes and softens your injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps you to prepare for strenuous workouts and
eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
- Releases endorphins - your body's natural painkiller - and is being
used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve
pain.
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign
scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort of your low back pain.
- Relieves pain of migraine headaches and decreases the need for
medication.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening
of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
- Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for
medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.
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