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Ask anyone who has received a massage what the benefits of massage are and you'll probably get a
smile or grin as the person replies, "It feels good." While massage does feel good, there are many
more benefits from receiving massage than an overall feeling of bliss. Some are general benefits,
others are more focused, while others are readily interchangeable.
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General Benefits
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¤ Helps relieve overall physical and emotional stress
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¤ Aids relaxation and reduces anxiety
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¤ Promotes the ability to think calmly and creatively
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¤ Increases overall circulation of blood and lymph
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¤ Strengthens the immune system
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¤ Reduces blood pressure
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¤ Increases body awareness and reinforces the mind/body connection
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¤ Satisfies the natural need for caring, loving touch
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Localized Benefits
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¤ Enables faster healing of soft connective tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments)
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¤ Reduces pain and swelling
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¤ Promotes proper scar tissue formation
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¤ Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
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¤ Reduces muscle spasms
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¤ Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
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¤ Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
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¤ Enhances athletic performance; treats injuries caused during sport or work
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Other Benefits
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¤ Promotes deeper and easier breathing
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¤ Re-educates the body for a more holistic body health
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¤ Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
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¤ Improves posture
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¤ Treats musculoskeletal problems
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¤ Rehabilitation post operative
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¤ Rehabilitation after injury
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As you can see, the benefits of massage are far ranging and can have positive physiological and
pyschological impacts on your life. As a massage therapist, perhaps the greatest benefit is the
ability to help you achieve more control over your life.
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