From the AMTA Website, 21 February 2014
Massage therapy can play an important role in your health regimen. Get the details on how you can benefit from regular massage therapy.
Five Health Benefits of
Massage Therapy
Five Health Benefits of
Massage Therapy
Control stress
The longterm effects of stress can take emotional and physical tolls. Massage therapy may relieve stress and conditions associated with it, such as tension headaches.
Increase immunity
Medical research indicates that massage therapy can help boost the immune system by increasing the activity level of the body’s natural "killer T cells,” which fight off viruses.
Mental health and wellness
Research suggests that symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression (all associated with mental health) may be directly affected with massage therapy.
Pain management
Pain can negatively affect a person’s quality of life and impede recovery from illness or injury. Recent findings highlight the role of massage in pain management.
Improve physical fitness
Elite and recreational athletes alike can benefit from massage therapy--massage can reduce muscle tension, improve exercise performance and prevent injuries.
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