what is massage therapy
The manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body for therapeutic purposes. Based in ancient traditions, massage therapy is a professional health care discipline in the United States. Massage therapy promotes psychosocial relaxation, reduces stress and has been reported to improve the immune function.
Physical benefits of massage include:
Improved circulation.
Decreased muscle stiffness.
Decreased joint inflammation.
Better quality of sleep.
Quicker recovery between workouts.
Improved flexibility.
Less pain and soreness.
Strengthened immune response.
