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The Benefits Of Massage

 

Jessica Michael, LMT, AMTA
Specializing in therapeutic and medical massage for people of all ages and stages of health. With over 7 years experience in deep tissue and sports massage, neuromuscular therapy, positional release, Bowen work, and shiatsu. Come experience relief from the pain of injuries, chronic overuse and joint dysfunction, and illness.

Located in the Anytime Fitness,
Prescott Valley
Call (928)460-2393
 

What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:

  • Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
  • Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
  • Ease medication dependence.
  • Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
  • Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
  • Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
  • Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
  • Increase joint flexibility.
  • Lessen depression and anxiety.
  • Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
  • Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
  • Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
  • Reduce spasms and cramping.
  • Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
  • Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
  • Relieve migraine pain.


 

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