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The Benefits of Massage Therapy

17 Apr

Massage

There are many fantastic benefits of massage . Massage can really help people of all types and ages with maintaining their health, well-being and fitness.

Massage can:

  • Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
  • Relieve headaches and help migraine suffers.
  • Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
  • Increase joint flexibility.
  • Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow – the body’s natural defense system.
  • Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
  • Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
  • Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin.
  • Lessen depression and anxiety.
  • Release endorphins
  • Ease medication dependence.
  • Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
  • Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
  • Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
  • Reduce spasms and cramping.

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More specific injuries that massage can assist:

With Back injuries including:

  • Back Sprains and Strains
  • Backaches and Stress
  • Osteoporosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Upper Back Pain

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For your Neck injuries including:

  • Whip Lash
  • Neck Strain

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With Shoulder injuries including:

  • Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
  • Arthritis of the Shoulder
With Leg injuries including:

  • Shin Splints
  • Hamstring Tear/Pulled
  • Quadricep Pulled/Tear
  • Muscle Cramp
  • Muscle Strain/Sprain
  • Calf Strain/Tear/Pulled
  • Groin Pull
  • Knee Ligament Injuries
  • Cartilage Injuries and Disorders of the Knee
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Achilles Pain and Injuries

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With Elbow injuries including:

  • Tennis Elbow
  • Golfer’s Elbow

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The Benefits of Using a Professional Therapist

What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage therapy from a professional massage therapist? A professional massage therapist has extensive training on anatomy, physiology and sports injuries. A good massage therapist has undertaken a government accredited course and is registered with a massage association and health insurers. With a professional massage therapist you can be sure that he or she understands your needs and any injuries.

In Summary

There is no denying the power of massage. Even though many people consider massage therapy to be a luxury, it can in fact be a powerful ally in your health care regimen. Massage is preferred as a complimentary treatment by chiropractors,  physiotherapists, osteopaths, podiatrists and sports medicine practitioners.

 
 
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