Benefits of Massage
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- reduces effects of stress
- increases circulation
- increases flexibility
- reduces tendonitis pain (as in Golfers or Tennis elbow)
- eases effects of Fibromyalgia
- fosters serenity and emotional balance
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Background
Massage has long been recognized for its health enhancing effects. Many cultures use hands-on therapy to soothe aches and pains and facilitate the body's own healing powers.
In our western culture massage is viewed as a complementary therapy used to maintain and improve health.
Anyone who has rubbed the stiff neck of a friend knows by experience that massage relieves pain and muscle tension. We unconsciously rub our tense muscles when they are overworked or when we are stressed.
Can Massage Help You?
If you suffer from stress or its related illnesses, or have aches and pains from daily living, massage can help. Alternatively, you may simply wish to relax and increase your feeling of well being.
Having a massage helps us slow down and look within. We, as an increasingly technological society, need human touch now more than ever.