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Massage is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and lymphatic vessels, to achieve a beneficial response.

Massage can be applied to parts of the body or successively to the whole body, to aid the process of Injury healing, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, and improve circulation. Where massage is used for its physiological, mental, and mechanical benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage" or manipulative therapy.

Benefits of Massage Therapy:

  • Massage therapy and bodywork increases blood circulation thus enabling the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.   
  • Is being incorporated into treatment for chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain. 
  • Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication. 
  • Contributes to shorter labor and reduced tearing for expectant mothers, as well as lessening the need for medication, minimizing depression and anxiety, and shortening hospital stays.
  • Can relax tense and tightened muscles. Massage therapist often render massage to treat low-back pain and neck pain.
  • Reduces overall stress. It helps the body's stress response by lowering levels of stress hormones such as cortisol.