Try Massage Therapy if you are Seeking Relief from Pain & more
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Recent clinical research on the benefits of massage for pain relief show that
Massage therapy
* reduces post-traumatic headaches better than cold pack treatments.
* is more effective for chronic back pain than other complementary therapies.
* promotes relaxation and alleviates the perception of pain and anxiety in cancer patients.
* as part of hospital-based surgery treatment, reduces pain and muscle spasms in patients who have undergone heart bypass surgery.
* stimulates the brain to produce endorphins.
* reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol while simultaneously boosting serotonin and dopamine.
This can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.
* slows heart rate, reduces blood pressure and blocks the nervous system's pain receptors.
* increases deep-sleep delta waves.
* stimulates brain-wave activity that’s linked to improved alertness and attention.
* boosts immunity by suppressing cortisol (which is known to compromise your immune system).
* can reduce PMS symptoms.