What
can I expect from a Massage?
Today, many of us are recognizing that massage is
more than just a luxury. Added to a regular part of
our wellness routine, massage can play an important
role in maintaining physical, emotional and mental
well-being and the body’s ability to heal itself.
The core ingredient of massage therapy is touch. In
a balance of art and science, massage therapists are
trained to use their sense of touch to locate areas
of tension in the muscle. Overworked muscles accumulate
lactic acid, causing soreness, stiffness and even
muscle spasm. A massage therapist learns specific
techniques to release this tension and eliminate lactic
acid from the body. Massage therapists reduce tension
in soft tissue by applying pressure with hands, forearms,
or elbows, increasing circulation. Circulation helps
oxygenate cells, allowing nutrients to reach the muscles
and toxins to be carried off more efficiently. Studies
now show what ancient cultures knew intuitively. Massage
has many powerful and proven health benefits. |
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