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What does Massage do for the body?

Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:

  • Decreased anxiety.
  • Enhanced sleep quality.
  • Greater energy.
  • Improved concentration.
  • Increased circulation.
  • Reduced fatigue.

Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues:

  • Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
  • Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
  • Relieve migraine pain.
  • Ease medication dependence.
  • Lessen depression.
  • Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
  • Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
  • Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
  • Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
  • Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
  • Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
  • Increase joint flexibility.
  • Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
  • Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
  • Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
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http://www.bodywisewoman.com/massage-and-creativity-expanding-your-mind-stretching-your-imagination/
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304537904577277303049173934

Aaron Strong, CMT
strong@massagetherapy.com ​
ph. (510) 479-5772
4000 Foothill Blvd Oakland CA