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Benefits of Massage
 General Benefits of Massage
There are three main kinds of effects that massage has on the body - mechanical, physiological, and psychological. Each category is separate in focus but all three are totally interdependent for optimal health.
Mechanical Benefits - relates to the physical changes to structure.
- Breaks down adhesions
- Streches muscles
- Increases range of motion
- Improves muscle tonus
- Increases flexibility, mobility
Physiological Benefits - relates to chemical changes derived from fluid movement, such as promoting lymph and blood flow. Fluid movement changes and alters the chemcial conditions of the body.
- Balances PH levels
- Reduces chemically induced pain and inflammation
- Increases cellular metabolism
- Increased skin temperature and blood flow
- Removes toxins and metabolic wastes
- Chemically induces vasodilation
- Improves overall blood and lymph circulation
- Hastens healing
Psychological benefits - which relates to mental, emotional and psychological processes along with their effects on the body physically.
- Relieves fatigue
- Reduces anxiety and tension
- Promotes relaxation
- Reduces stress
- Reduced pain stimulation
- Improved well-being
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