Massage Therapy for Pain Relief and More
Consider recent clinical research on the efficacy of massage for pain relief. Massage therapy
l is more effective for chronic back pain than other complementary therapies.
l promotes relaxation and alleviates the perception of pain and anxiety in cancer patients.
l reduces post-traumatic headaches better than cold pack treatments.
l as part of hospital-based surgery treatment, reduces pain and muscle spasms in patients who have undergone heart bypass surgery.
l stimulates the brain to produce endorphins.
l reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol while simultaneously boosting serotonin and dopamine. This can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.
l slows heart rate, reduces blood pressure and blocks the nervous system's pain receptors.
l increases deep-sleep delta waves.
l stimulates brain-wave activity that’s linked to improved alertness and attention.
l boosts immunity by suppressing cortisol (which is known to compromise your immune system).
l can reduce PMS symptoms.
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