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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.