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Why Massage Therapy?
MASSAGE AND HEALTH
Massage is a holistic
therapy. It has effects on both body and mind.
Massage increases the
circulation of blood and flow of lymph.
The direct mechanical effect of rhythmically applied manual
pressure and movement used in massage can dramatically increase the rate
of blood flow. Also, the
stimulation of nerve receptors causes the blood vessels (by reflex
action) to dilate, which also facilitates blood flow.
This has a profound effect on one’s health.
The following are the
key effects of massage:
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Reduced muscle
tension. Massage
affects the muscles throughout the body. Massage affects the muscles
and other soft tissues throughout the body. It loosens contracted, shorted, hardened muscles.
Massage can stimulate weak, flaccid muscles.
Chronic muscle tension reduces the circulation of the blood
and movement of lymph in an area.
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Improved blood
circulation. The oxygen
capacity of the blood can increase 10-15% after massage.
By indirectly or directly stimulating nerves that supply
internal organs, blood vessels of these organs dilate and allow
grater blood supply to them.
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Better lymph
movement. Lymph is a
milky white fluid that drains impurities and waste away from the
tissue cells. A
component of these wastes is toxins which are the by-products of
metabolism. So, it is
vital to our health. Muscular
contraction has a pumping effect that moves lymph.
Massage and exercise help to move lymph.
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Increased
mobility and range of motion of joints.
Massage provides a gentle stretching action to both the
muscles and connective tissues that surround and support the muscles
and many other parts of the body, which helps keep these tissues
elastic.
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Stimulated or
soothed nervous system. Massage
balances the nervous system by soothing or stimulating it, depending
on which effect is needed by the individual at the time of the
massage.
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Enhanced skin
condition. Massage
enhances the skin condition by improving the function of the
sebaceous and seat glands, which keep the skin lubricated, clean,
and cool.
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Better digestion
and intestinal function. Massage
increases the body’s secretions and excretions.
It increases the production of gastric juices, saliva, and
urine. There is an
increased excretion of nitrogen, inorganic phosphorus, and salt.
As a result, the metabolic rate increases.
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Relief of acute
and chronic pain. Massage can promote recovery from the fatigue and from minor
aches and pains.
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Beneficial
effects on the internal organs and the immune system
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Reduced swelling
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Reduced stress
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General
relaxation
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Overall
improvement in physical health and the quality of life.
GENERAL BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY
AS RESEARCH HAS SHOWN:
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By massaging the muscles chemicals get released by the nervous system, such chemicals are secretion of endorphins and other neural chemicals, and the release of histamine, which will affect the body directly or indirectly.
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Circulation improvement occurs as nutrients, oxygen, and arterial blood components are delivered to the local areas being manipulated or distributed to the general circulation.
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The benefit of circulatory improvement is the secondary effect of improved filtration and elimination of carbon dioxide, metabolites, and biochemical byproducts that are transported in the venous blood.
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Improved circulation, with it’s ability to affect elimination, generally enhances the abilities of the structures to benefit and support normal function.
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When nutrition is improved and elimination enhanced, the structures of localized areas, tissues, and systems are given the opportunity to maximize the potential for normal function.
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Massage therapy benefits conditions by encouraging the body through the phases involved in rehabilitation, restoration, and normalization of anatomic and physiologic function and ability.
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Psycho logic benefits occur subjectively according to the individual in response to therapy with secondary effects that influence sensation and pain perception.
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Objective and subjective results of therapy combine to create individual responses that affect the desired health outcome.
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR MASSAGE:
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Severe uncontrollable high blood pressure
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Severe uncontrollable diabetes
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Infectious skin diseases
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Upper respiratory infections and coughing
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Severe vascular disease
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Sunburn
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Metastatic diseases
Call us to make your
appointment, 305-989-7369 or...
Click here to schedule your
appointment online.
Please
Note: All online appointments are subject to final confirmation by each
therapist
Massage Establishment
Lic. MM14487
Ambassador Plaza
6447 Miami Lakes Dr. Suite 210E,
Miami Lakes, Fl. 33014,
(305) 989-7369
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