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Relaxation massage Massage therapy is the scientific, purposeful manipulation of the soft tissues of the body by a trained and licensed massage therapist. It consists primarily of manual techniques such as applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and moving muscles and body tissues. Benefits of massage therapy Massage therapy is recommended for its documented clinical benefits. These benefits include Increases joint and limb flexibility and range of motion Increases ease and efficiency of movement Reduces muscle tension and stiffness Relieves muscle spasms Relieves points of tension and overall stress Promotes deeper and easier breathing Relieves tension-related headaches and eyestrain Reduces pain and swelling related to injuries Improves blood circulation and movement of lymph Enhances health and nourishment of skin Reduces the formation of scars following soft tissue injuries Improves posture…

Massage Therapy at Your Home or Office in Sumter County, FL 34470 A full-body massages – soft music, low lighting, a feeling of tranquility, it’s bliss. But what most people don’t know is that while you might be in a state of total relaxation your body is going into full activation mode during a massage. A massage stimulates your nervous system; wakes up your muscles, organs, and glands; moves blood and lymph fluid, and gets multitudes of cells to produce and release chemicals and hormones. Your body needs a massage to renew itself and reverse the effects of stress. The benefits of massage therapy include: It reduces stress and anxiety: when the body is under stress, it releases cortisol, a stress hormone which contributes to weight gain, sleeplessness, digestive problems,…

Swedish Massage Swedish massage is the most commonly offered massage technique, utilizing a firm pressure on the muscles. It involves a series of long yet gliding strokes. A Swedish massage may involve the use of various oils, especially essential oils, to reduce friction as well as for their aromatherapy benefits. Swedish massage is given to increase blood circulation, easing the tension in the body’s muscles and improving the muscles’ flexibility. It stimulates the skin as well as the nervous system to soothe the nerves, reducing both emotional and physical stress. In fact the massage is a staple in most stress management programs. A Swedish massage is given to help with increasing the flow of oxygen in the blood, releasing toxins from the body’s muscles flushing the lactic acids, uric acids,…

Can Massage Help Your Back Problem? For most of us, the answer is probably 'yes', since massage is non-invasive and considered very low risk for most people. In addition to physical benefits, certain types of massage have been shown to help psychologically via relaxation and increased production of 'feel good' chemicals that the body naturally produces (endorphins)--helpful for people with both acute back problems and chronic back pain. This newsletter describes why massage may be right for you. Benefits of Massage Massage therapy is becoming more widely accepted in the medical community as a credible treatment for many types of back pain and/or as an adjunct to other medical treatments. Research shows that massage therapy has several potential health benefits for back pain sufferers, including: Increased blood flow and circulation,…

Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is almost impossible to take away all the stress and anxiety we may feel on a day-to-day basis. Research suggests that more than 90 percent of illness results from stress alone. Decreasing physical and emotional stress is optimal to improving overall health and well-being. A 60-minute massage can lower cortisol, a hormone that’s produced in response to stress, by an average of 30 percent. And when cortisol levels decline, serotonin — one of the body’s anti-pain mechanisms — increases by an average of 28 percent after receiving a massage. By lowering cortisol and increasing serotonin, you’re boosting your body’s ability to fight off pain, anxiety and feelings of sadness. The emotional balance massage provides can be just as vital and valuable as…