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Effects of Massage Therapy on Stress


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I'm having a swedish massage this Friday!  I don't get massages very often, but they sure do help with stress!
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Members,

Our focus in recent weeks has been on stress management. The positive effects of massage therapy have been widely studied in children, adults & older adults. The listed benefits from head to toe include:

-    Decreased incidence of headaches related to tension.
-    Improved mood, decreased anxiety. Children with autism showed a decrease in problem behaviors.
-    Improved circulation & decreased blood pressure. In surgical patients, faster healing & recovery rates were noted.
-    Better posture, decrease muscle tension, joint pain, range of motion. In pregnant women it helps alleviate discomfort.
-    Better sleeping patterns in babies, children & adults.

Have any members found this therapy beneficial?

Samantha, Bilingual Health Educator

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