Benefits of Massage
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Massage dilates the blood vessels, thus improving circulation and relieving
congestion throughout the body.
- Massage relieves muscle tension giving relief from headaches and sore muscles
caused by stress.
- Massage can increase the number of red cells, especially in cases of anemia.
- Massage may act as a “mechanical cleanser” by stimulating lymph circulation and
hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris.
- Massage helps to disperse the lactic acid which builds up during strenuous
exercise.
- Massage can compensate, in part, for lack of exercise and muscular contractions
in persons who, because of injury, illness, or age, are forced to remain
inactive. In these cases, massage helps return venous blood to the heart and so
eases the strain on this vital organ.
- Massage may have a sedative, or stimulating, effect on the nervous system
depending on the type and length of massage given.
- By improving the general circulation, massage increases nutrition to the tissues
and can also help to reduce edema of the extremities.
- Massage stretches connective tissue, thus helping to prevent the formation of
adhesions, and reducing the danger of fibrosis.
- Massage helps lessen inflammation and swelling in the joints, thus alleviating
pain.
- Massage disperses edema following injury to ligaments and tendons, thus
lessening pain and facilitating movement and healing.