(09-05-11) Massage therapy has many benefits

(NaturalNews) Ancient Western and Eastern civilizations dating back as far as
3000 years discovered that massage and touch therapy have many health benefits.
From being rendered a disreputable form of indulgence, massage is now seen as a
holistic method of healing, which is practiced all over the world today.
Benefits range from relieving migraines and stress relief to improving
circulation and having the ability to rehabilitate physical functions.

Tense muscles can cause the body to lose its natural balance. This can lead to
pain as other muscles in the body tense to try to compensate for those which
are causing the initial pain. It soon becomes a chain reaction, which causes
the problem to spread, often quite far from the initial problem area.
Experienced massage therapists will be able to locate the source of the problem
and thus begin the healing process. This in turn may be able to assist a person
with eliminating a dependence on pain medication.

Massage therapy assists with releasing endorphins into the body, which can
help with pain relief. It is able to lessen depression and anxiety while
improving the condition of the skin, which is the largest organ of the body.
Those suffering from lower back pain are able to experience relief as well as a
greater range of motion after a massage treatment.

Massage has also been shown to assist with other conditions such as blood
pressure control, immune system boosting, infant growth and sports-related
injuries. Research has also shown that massage can be beneficial to autistic
children, who seemed to display less erratic behaviour after a massage session.
Office workers who make use of massage therapy tend to be more alert and
display less stress than those who don`t. Patients who have undergone any form
of abdominal surgery tend to heal quicker when making use of massage therapy.
It also decreases itching, anxiety, pain, depression and tension in patients
suffering from burns.

Premature babies also benefit from massage therapy, as research has shown that
infants who receive massage therapy grow and develop faster than those who
don`t. Those suffering from cancer were also reported to be less anxious after
receiving massage therapy. It also increases lymph flow and stimulates weak
muscles. It is also able to reduce cramps and swelling in the body.

It is important that massage therapy be done by qualified therapists. It is
also not recommended for people who suffer from open wounds, fractures, severe
osteoporosis or blood clots. Pregnant women should also exercise caution with
regards to massage therapy.

Sources:

http://www.naturalhealers.com/qa/ma...
http://www.holisticonline.com/massa...
http://www.massagetherapy.com/learn...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ma...
http://www.massagetherapy101.com/ma...

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