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Benefits
1.Increasing circulation,
allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
2.Stimulating the lymph
system, the bodys natural defense, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown
to increase the cells that fight cancer.
3.Relaxing and softening injured and overused muscles.
4.Reducing spasms and
cramping.
5.Increasing joint flexibility.
6.Reducing recovery time for strenuous workouts and eliminating subsequent
pains of the athlete at any level.
7.Releasing endorphins, the bodys natural painkiller. For this reason, massage is being
incorporated into treatment for chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
8.Reducing
post-surgery adhesions and edema and reducing and realigning scar tissue after healing has occurred.
9.Improving range
of motion and decreasing discomfort for patients with low back pain.
10.Relieving pain for migraine sufferers and decreasing
the need for medication.
11.Providing exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reducing shortening of the muscles
for those with restricted range of motion.
12.Contributing 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.
Its important to note that there
are some conditions where massage is not recommended. For example, massage is contraindicated in people with:
Certain
forms of cancer
Phlebitis
Some cardiac problems
Some skin conditions
Infectious diseases
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