BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Scientists are continually studying Massage therapies to better understand what effects they have on the body
and why.
Some aspects of this are better understood than others. For example, it is known that:
Short term benefits:
 | | Increased blood flow, both in the area being massaged and generally.
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| | Increased lymphatic flow to and from the area treated, reducing pain, swelling and inflammation while promoting healing.
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| | To relieve stress and tension, factors which are known to hinder healing or slow it down, and cause problems of their own.
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| | Reduced muscle tension.
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| | Increased muscle tone.
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| | Aids mental preparation for sporting participation.
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Long term benefits:
| | Improved general circulation.
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| | Improved sleep, which has a role in pain and healing.
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| | Reduction of scar or fibrous tissue, restoring elasticity to the joints.
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| | Greater mobility within the joints of the body.
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| | Overall relief of stress.
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| | Greater immunity to further injuries of the same area.
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| | Decreases depression and helps to promote a healthy mind. |
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| | When certain forces are applied to the muscles, changes occur in the muscles (although those changes are not clearly understood or |
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| | Massage therapy typically enhances relaxation and reduces stress. Stress makes some diseases and conditions worse.
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There are many more aspects that are not yet known or well understood scientifically, however some of the proposed benefits of massage | | include:
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