1. Relieves stress

2. Relieves postoperative pain

3. Reduces anxiety

4. Manages low-back pain

5. Helps fibromyalgia pain

6. Reduces muscle tension

7. Enhances exercise performance

8. Relieves tension headaches

9. Sleep better

10. Ease symptoms of depression

11. Improve cardiovascular health

12. Reduce pain of osteoarthritis

13. Decrease stress in cancer patients

14. Improve balance in older adults

15. Decrease rheumatoid arthritis pain

16. Temper effects of dementia

17. Promote relaxation

18. Lower blood pressure

19. Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

20. Help chronic neck pain

21. Lower joint replacement pain

22. Increase range of motion

23. Decrease migraine frequency

24. Improve quality of life in hospice care

25. Reduce chemotherapy-related nausea

26. Body positivity

27. Couples bond more after a couples massage together

28. Mental and emotional health reset

29. Increased self awareness

30. Relief from TMJ pain.

References

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• Boone, T., Tanner, M., & Radosevich, A. (2001). Effects of a 10-minute back rub on cardiovascular responses in healthy subjects. American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 29, 47-52.

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. Massage therapy reduces anxiety and enhances EEG pattern of alertness and math computations.

• International Journal of Neuroscience, 86, 197-205.

• Brennan, M.K. & DeBate, R. (2004).The effect of chair massage on stress perception of hospital bedside nurses. Massage Therapy Journal 43, (1), 76-86.

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Disclaimer:

These statements are not expressions of legal opinion relative to scope of practice, medical diagnosis or medical advice, nor do they represent an endorsement of any product, company or specific massage therapy technique, modality or approach.