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Therapeutic
massage involves manipulation of soft tissue
structures of the body which prevents and alleviates pain,
discomfort, muscle spasm and stress, and thereby promotes
healing and wellness. It also improves functioning
of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems, by
reducing heart rate and blood pressure, increasing blood
and lymph flow, and increasing serotonin and endorphin
levels in the body. It may also improve the rate at
which the body recovers from injury and illness.
Therapeutic massage utilizes a sequence of strokes,
including gliding, kneading, compression, friction,
jostling, and percussion, performed by a therapist’s hands
and arms directly to the layers of the body’s soft tissue.
Deep breathing or passive and active movement of joints
may also be incorporated.
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۰Sedates nervous system
۰Relaxes muscles and
reduces spasms
۰Increases joint range of
motion
۰Reduces formation of
scar tissue
۰Enhances health of skin |
۰Strengthens immune
system
۰Improves posture
۰Promotes deeper and
easier breathing
۰Reduces blood pressure
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۰Reduces mental and
physical stress
۰Improves quality of
sleep
۰Satisfies need for
caring, nurturing touch
۰Increases awareness of
mind-body connection |
