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* Stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller * Calms the nervous system and makes you feel more centered and balanced * Increases your body’s self awareness and sensitivity * Improves sleep * Strengthens the immune system * Aids in the removal of toxins * Reduces muscular tension, mental stress and anxiety levels * Improves circulation of blood & lymph * Increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues * Improves posture and helps you maintain it * Increases flexibility & improves joint range of motion * Enhances overall performance and creates a feeling of general well being
General Benefits of Therapeutic Massage Massage therapy provides various forms of relief to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Therapeutic Massage is a great way to relax and a very effective way to ease a number of today’s health problems. Therapeutic Massage stimulates the sensory receptors in the skin and muscles, heightening body awareness and promoting deep relaxation. Therapeutic Massage stretches and loosens muscles and connective tissue. It improves blood and lymph flow throughout the body, assisting with removal of metabolic waste, resulting from either exercise or inactivity. Therapeutic Massage can help with the recovery of illnesses, injury, or surgery.and even alleviate pain. While massage doesn’t increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak or inactive muscles and improve range of motion during the healing process. Because massage treatments work directly on the muscular, nervous, circulatory and immune systems, an increasing amount of research show that massage can reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation and enhance overall performance.. The benefits of therapeutic massage are cumulative. While a single massage can be enjoyable, the benefits of regular massage are long term benefits.
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