Benefits of Massage Therapy

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Many people think of massage purely as a relaxation tool. Some people enjoy massage because it often involves caring, comfort, and a sense of empowerment. Most would agree that a massage makes them feel good.
While a massage can be a great way to relax and reduce the effects of stress, it can do much more than that.

10 common reasons people find therapeutic massage can help

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  • Chronic & temporary pain
  • Tight, tired and aching muscles
  • Soft tissue strains or injuries, including sports injuries
  • Migraines and headaches (especially when due to tension)
  • TMJ (jaw joint) dysfunction
  • Arthritis, joint immobility
  • Digestive disorders, including constipation
  • Insomnia
  • Nerve pain (sciatica)
  • Decreased flexibility and range of motion, including post-surgery stiffness

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  • Reduced stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness.
  • Improves the length and quality of sleep.
  • Alleviates some symptoms due to Parkinsonism, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, poor circulation, diabetes and arthritis
  • Helps strengthen muscles weakened by disuse and helps reduce pain and stiffness in the hip, knee and shoulder joints
  • Decreases headaches and pain.
  • Promotes faster healing from injury and illness.
  • Improves lymphatic flow which increases the excretion of toxic substances from the body.
  • Increases recovery time from surgeries

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  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Compartment Syndromes
  • Bursitis, Tendinitis
  • Tennis and golfers elbow
  • Frozen shoulder, Rotator cuff injuries
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Shin splints
  • Patellofemoral & Runner's knee Syndrome
  • Myofascial injuries (Muscle spasms, Scars, Fractures & dislocations, Ligaments & meniscal injuries)
  • Whiplash, Wry Neck/Torticolis
  • Postural dysfunction (Pes Planus (flat foot), Hyperlordosis, Hyperkyphosis, Scoliosis)