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4. Health Benefits of Massage
Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and
connective tissue to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-
being. Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of
massage include pain relief, reduced anxiety and depression, and
temporarily reduces blood pressure, heart rate, and state of anxiety.
Pain and stress relief:
Relief from pain due to muscle-related
injuries and other causes is cited as a major benefit of massage. In
one study, cancer patients self-reported symptomatic relief of pain.
Acupressure or pressure point massage could be beneficial in
relieving back pain.
State of anxiety:
Massage has been shown to reduce a state of
anxiety.
Depression:
Massage has been shown to reduce sub-clinical
depression.
Blood pressure and heart rate:
Massage has been shown to reduce
blood pressure and heart rate as temporary effects.
Sleep better:
Massage has been shown to help improve deep sleep
at night.
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