Massage and the therapeutic benefits of massage can be traced back to the early records of mankind. "Touch" has been references in many early cultural writings as techniques for providing healing. Therapeutic massage is clearly referenced in very early Chinese Folk, Indian Herbal, and Persian medicine.
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Some of the Therapeutic benefits of massage are:
It relieves muscle tension that can cause backaches, headaches and muscle pain.
It reduces stress and fatigue.
It facilitates healing of injured muscles by increasing the circulation of blood and lymph fluids, as well as flushing muscles of lactic acid
Improves muscle and joint flexibility.
Reduces Blood Pressure by promoting increased blood flow.
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Massage improves the circulation of blood and lymph fluids, which deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells at the same time promoting removal of metabolic waste. By promoting this increased circulation your entire body benefits, reducing the negative effects of many common ailments such as arthritis, headache, muscle sprains and spasms, labor and delivery, and many more. Also, since blood caries nutrients to your skin massage can also improve the health and appearance of your skin.