Why Is Massage Therapy Best for You?

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Why Is Massage Therapy Best for You?
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Massage has been used since ancient times to
relieve pain and promote healing. There are many
different types of massage but most offer similar
benefits. Massage is not typically considered a
replacement for other types of medical care but
can be used along with other methods of treatment
to provide the best possible outcomes for
patients. Consult with a licensed massage
therapist to discuss what type of massage might
work best for you and how you might benefit from
massage therapy.
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A Natural Pain Reliever
Massage relieves pain for many people, including
those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, back
injuries, migraines, sports injuries and many
other conditions. Massage relieves pain by
reducing muscle tension and also by triggering
the release of endorphins, natural pain relieving
chemicals in the brain, according to the Florida
State Massage Therapy Association.
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Helps with Depression
According to the Sports Massage Rx Therapy
Association, massage increases the level of
serotonin in the brain, which helps prevent or
lessen depression. Thats the same thing many
antidepressant medications, known as selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, do. In
addition, many people find massage comforting and
simply benefit from some human touch and a sense
of connection with the massage therapist, which
can also help with depression.
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Reduces Stress Level
Massage reduces tension and induces relaxation,
which relieves anxiety. The increase in serotonin
helps reduce anxiety, as well. Massage also
relieves some of the physical symptoms of
anxiety, such as rapid heart rate.
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Catch Some Better sleep
Massage helps many people relax, which can help
with insomnia and improve the quality of sleep.
Anxiety, pain and depression often interfere with
a good nights sleep, and when massage helps
relieve those conditions, it can also improve
sleep.
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Improves Immune System Functioning
According to sportmassagerx.com, a website
operated by Associated Bodywork and Massage
Professionals to educate the public about
massage, massage improves immune system function
by stimulating the lymphatic system. The
lymphatic system helps rid the body of waste,
debris, toxins and pathogens.
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Gets the Blood Flowing
According to the Sports Massage Rx, massage
lowers high blood pressure and also slows the
heart rate. Of course, massage helps people relax
and that also reduces blood pressure. Massage
improves circulation, according to
sportmassagerx.com, which improves blood flow to
all of the organs. Good circulation improves the
condition of the skin, too, which is in fact that
bodys largest organ. It may even reduce scar
tissue or stretch marks.
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Thank You For Your Time
Our team of experts specializes in massage
therapy for pain and musculoskeletal soft tissue
injury, workplace injuries, injuries that are
caused by repetitive motion, poor posture and
even injuries caused by poor lifting habits. We,
at Massage RX, can help reverse your injuries and
reduce your pain. Each massage therapy program is
designed to best meet the desires of the client.
Our massage therapists adapt the massage using a
Deep tissue, Fascia Work, Trigger Point Therapy,
PNF Stretching, Active Releases, Rehabilitative
exercises, and taping for the programs. Since we
are athletes ourselves, our team of Sport Massage
therapists understands your concerns and focus on
what is needed. Sport Massage