Wrong! The health benefits of massage are many. Let me share with you a few that I have experienced.
Health Benefits of Massage #1:
Massage helps to restore muscles to their correct position. When I first started getting a regular massage about a year ago, my masseuse told me that I was starting to get a dowager's hump. As she worked with me monthly, the hump became less and less. Now it is totally gone.
Health Benefits of Massage #2: …show more content…
I do a lot of my work at the computer, and though I try to take regular breaks to move around, I still get a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders from the computer-working mode. My monthly massages have helped to relax those tight muscles.
Health Benefits of Massage #3:
Massage helps to increase joint flexibility. I started out with a stiff shoulder with very minimal range of motion. Now I have regained full range and have no pain in that shoulder either. Of course, other things have helped like exercise, chiropractor visits, and a natural glucosamine supplement, but I know the massage helped too.
Health Benefits of Massage #4:
Massage helps to pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
Health Benefits of Massage #5:
Massage helps to release endorphins, lessening depression and anxiety. It is soothing and relaxing. Of course, this is the benefit we always think of - it just feels good!
Actually, there are many more health benefits of massage - these are just a small sampling.
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