MASSAGE HAS DIRECT PHYSICAL
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Physically Massage:
Increases metabolism
Hastens healing
Relaxes and refreshes the muscles
Improves the functions of the lymphatic system
Physically Massage:
Helps to prevent and relieve muscle crams and spasms, improves circulation of blood and lymph, thereby improving the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells as it enhances the removal of metabolic wastes.
Because blood carries nutrients to the skin, massage is beneficial in keeping the skin functioning in a normal, healthy manner.
Physically Massage:
Is effective in pain management in conditions such as:
Arthritis
Neuritis
Rotator Cuff injuries
And many other conditions
Physically Massage:
Can have positive effects on the range of motion of limbs that have a limited range due to tissue injury, inflammation, muscle tension or strain.
The client may have experienced discomfort or pain resulting in limited use of a limb or may have stopped using the limb.
The limb will need to be taken through the range of motion passively and carefully and the range increased gradually.
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CONDITIONS GENERALLY RELIEVED BY MASSAGE
Almost all healthy people occasionally have some physical condition that can be improved by massage. When relief is obtained, there is also a renewed sense of well-being. No matter how well a client may be, a good massage will leave that person felling even better.

The following conditions are most
frequently relieved by
regular massage treatment:

• 1. Stress and tensions are relieved. With the relief of tension and stress, the client feels better able to cope with day-to-day situations.
  
• 2. Mental and physical fatigue is relieved, leading to renewed energy and ambition.
  
• 3. Pain in the shoulders, neck, and back (when cause by strained muscles or irritated nerves) is relieved.
  
• 4. Muscles and joints become more supple. Soreness and stiffness are relieved.
  
• 5. Muscle soreness from overexertion can be reduced or prevented.
  
• 6. Circulation is improved, thus improving delivery of nutrients to and removal of wastes from the tissues.
  
• 7. Digestion, assimilation and elimination are often relieved.
  
• 8. Facial massage helps tone the skin, helps prevent blemished skin, and softens fine lines.
  
• 9. Headache and eyestrain are often relieved.
  
• 10. Deep relaxation is induced and insomnia is often relieved.
  
• 11. Muscular spasms are relieved.
  
• 12. Obesity (overweight) and flabby muscles can be improved when combined with proper exercise, diet programs, and massage.
  
• 13. Pain in joints, sprains, and poor circulation are relieved.
  
• 14. Increased circulation of nourishing blood to the skin and other parts of the body encourages healing.
  
• 15. Mental strain is reduced, resulting in better productivity.
  
• 16. Mildly high blood pressure is temporarily reduced.
  
• 17. Renewed sense of confidence and control is experienced.
  
• 18. Constrictions and adhesions can be reduced or prevented as traumatized muscle tissue heals.
  
• 19. Joint mobility can be increased.