"By
increasing blood circulation, massage has been shown to reduce heart rate
and blood pressure while
easing aching muscles and stiff joints. Massage boosts production of endorphins,
the body's natural painkillers,
as well as seretonin, a brain chemical that regulates mood.
- Dr. Andrew Weil, MD
"Reasearchers
from the Seattle-based Group Health Cooperative's Center for Health Studies
(CHS)
released a report in the June 3 Annals of Internal Medicine that massage therapy
is a successful
and cost-effective treatment for low back pain"
- MASSAGE TODAY
"A recent analysis of 37 massage therapy studies found massages most
powerful effects were the reduction
of anxiety and depression. Scientists concluded that getting a regular massage
provide benefits similar to psychotherapy.
- PSYCHOLOGICAL BULLETIN
Note:
Massage should not be used as a substitute for seeking or continuing medical
care.
For serious conditions, a medical report is required.
A therapeutic technique using firm
pressure and slow strokes to focus
on relieving chronic pains or tension
that create painful conditions and
structural misalignments. 110
Massage prescribed by
a physician
or health professional. A localized
massage treatment concentrating
on specific conditions. 110
Massage that works primarily
on the muscles, relieving tension,
aches/pains and improving general
circulation by stimulating flow
of blood and lymph. 100
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