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 The field of therapeutic massage and bodywork draws from touch therapies of both Western and non-Western traditions. Practitioners incorporate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to address soft tissue dysfunctions, stress-related conditions and energy imbalances. Massage therapy has been proven effective in: - Decreasing carpal tunnel symptoms
- Easing post-operative pain
- Alleviating side effects of cancer
- Alleviates low-back pain and improve range of motion
- Assists with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Eases medication dependence.
- Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretches weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Helps athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improves the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Lessens depression and anxiety
- Promotes tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pumps oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduces postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduces spasms and cramping.
- Relax and softens injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Releases endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
Source: American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Fact Sheets
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