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Health Benefits of Massage
The benefits of getting a massage go beyond simple relaxation. Here are just a few of the health problems that may benefit from massage therapy. Ask your doctor before using massage for any health problem.
Back Pain Relief
More than one study has shown the effectiveness of massage therapy for back pain relief. In fact, one 2003 study showed it worked better than acupuncture or spinal modification for persistent low back pain - reducing the need for painkillers by 36%.
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Headache and Sleep
Many people turn to massage for migraines and headaches. And studies have shown massage therapy can reduce the number and severity of headaches and migraines a person has. In addition, massage services can also improve sleep -- both in quality and duration.
Osteoarthritis
Weekly classic Swedish massage therapy of osteoarthritic joints can result in decreased pain and stiffness, and improves overall joint function.
Cancer
Used as a complement to traditional, Western medicine, massage can promote relaxation and reduce cancer symptoms or side effects of treatment. It may also help reduce pain, swelling, fatigue, nausea, or depression, and may improve the function or your immune system.
Anxiety Relief and Depression
A review of more than 12 studies shows that massage therapy helps relieve depression, as well as help with stress and anxiety relief. Massage techniques can lower levels of cortisol by up to 50%. Additionally, massage therapy can increase levels of neurotransmitters in the body that help reduce depression.
