Why should you get a massage?

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I have talked to many people who view massage therapy only as time spent at a spa being pampered, and while taking the time to relax and unwind is incredibly beneficial, this is only one small aspect of what massage therapy truly is.  Here are some of the many health benefits of massage:

-Reduce swelling

-Promotes healthy scar tissue formation

-Improves skin texture and tone

-Reduces skin dryness

-Increases blood flow which promotes nutrient and oxygen circulation throughout the body

-Promotes lymph flow which boosts immunity

-Decreases blood pressure

-Improves muscle flexibility

-Reduces pain

-Promotes better sleep

-Decreases levels of depression / anxiety / stress

-Reduces muscle soreness / fatigue

-Promotes quicker post workout recovery

-Reduces trigger point formation

-Improves posture and joint mobilization

-Releases facial restrictions

-Decreases adhesion ("knot") formation

-Promotes digestion and improves waste removal

-Improves joint fluid and therefore improves range of motion

-Increases overall vigor

-Reduces job related PTS

-Improves body image

-Reduces touch sensitivity and aversion to touch

-Improves mental alertness.