Therapeutic Benefits of Massage
By AzuLux Sea Spa, Inc.
Massage Therapy is considered one of the oldest of the healing arts.
It has been used in ancient times by the Chinese, Greeks and Romans for many years.
In the western hemisphere it was put aside until further reintroduced around the 1880's. Since then it started to revive at a slow and steady pace.
Today there is more research showin the positive effects of massage.
BENEFITS
Reduces stress, tension and anxiety
Improves circulation
Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkillers
Assists in recovery from athletic activities and injuries
Improves range of motion, elasticity and flexibility
Alleviates chronic and temporary pain
Increases relaxation
Decreases adhesions and reduces scar tissue
Stimulates lymphatic drainage
Increases resistance to disease - boots the immune system
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