The Value of Massage
The fine art of rubbing can be traced back more than 4,000 years to Eastern traditions. The value of touch has long been honored as a source of healing both physically and spiritually. Some of the major benefits of massage therapy include:
- Increases the flow of endorphins: the "stress relief hormone"
- Decreases muscular aches
- Increases joint & muscle flexibility
- Relieves neck & back pain
- Enhances immune function
- Speeds up rehabilitation
- Decreases tension headaches
- Increases circulation
- Reduces recovery time for strenuous workouts
- Reduces spasms and cramping
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