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Summary: A good massage can provide increased circulation, relaxation and relief from tension and knots in the body, in addition to increased flexibility and range of motion. Find out about the health benefits of massage therapy in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
Rachel Hannah is a nationally certified licensed massage therapist (LMT) who has had a practice in Northampton, Mass., since 2002. Hannah studied massage at the New Mexico Academy of...read more
Pain and soreness are a part of everyday life. We get sore by being on our feet all day or get worn out by running and exercising. Looking for ways to alleviate the soreness can be a pain all unto itself. An alternative to consider is massage therapy. It's a great way to help with pain and relaxation. A good massage can provide increased circulation and relief from tension and knots in the body, in addition to increased flexibility and range of motion. In this free series of videos on massage-therapy techniques, a professional massage therapist demonstrates how to massage shoulders, feet and arms. She also shows viewers how to make their own massage oil and demonstrates the shiatsu massage technique, as well as techniques for massaging pregnant women. Learn how to relax and promote a healthy body and mind with the massage-therapy tips in this free series of videos.
"So, some of the benefits of massage therapy are increased circulation, relaxation, easing tension and discomfort in the body. Often people claim to be more relaxed than they were before they came in. Bringing blood to the area helps release tension and ease knots and ischemic points. Other benefits of massage are bringing the person into their parasympathetic nervous system so they're no longer in the fighting flight of daily life but in the rest and repose. Other benefits of massage are increase flexibility and range of motion, getting more in tune with one's body. Some people claim to have decreased blood pressure with massage."
eHow Article: Benefits of Massage Therapy