Benefits of massage

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See the full article from Mayo Clinic:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/massage/art-20045743

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Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Massage benefits can include:

• Reducing stress and increasing relaxation

• Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension

• Improving circulation, energy and alertness

• Lowering heart rate and blood pressure

• Improving immune function

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While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found that massage may also be helpful for:

• Anxiety

• Digestive disorders

• Fibromyalgia

• Headaches

• Insomnia related to stress

• Low back pain

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Nerve pain

• Soft tissue strains or injuries

• Sports injuries

• Temporomandibular joint pain

• Upper back and neck pain

Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.