Massage therapy is a process of manual manipulation of the body's muscular and soft tissue structures. Massage therapy includes a variety of techniques ranging from relaxation to clinical and therapeutic applications. Some common benefits are improved circulation, stress reduction, increased range of motion, and flexibility--helping to achieve an overall feeling of well-being.
Massage therapy helps relieve the pain and discomfort associated with muscle tension, sprains, strains, sciatica, carpal tunnel, and stiff joints. Massage therapy can also help break up scar tissue and is especially useful in the break up of post surgical adhesions and edema. Massage can be effective not only with physical stress, but mental stress. It can lower blood pressure and heart rate and reduce stress, anxiety, and even depression
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