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Effects of Massage Therapy on Stress


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I sure had a nice 1 1/2 hour massage last week. I think every benefit you've listed is true. However, I just like the fact that I use it to treat myself, to say "Job well done." It's another way of bringing the focus back onto me when I've been straying.
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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?

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