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Published March 17, 2008 11:33 pm - Massage therapy is much more than an indulgent treat: It is good medicine. Massage is more than indulgent treat Clay McGuire The Union-Recorder Massage therapy is much more than an indulgent treat: It is good medicine. It helps move lymph, blood and oxygen to the various organs and tissues to promote healing and to prevent disease. Human touch in therapeutic massage is proven to reduce blood pressure, boost immune function, and lower stress. In fact, every person, healthy or otherwise, should receive a massage therapy treatment at least once a month. Massage therapy is especially critical for those who don’t exercise regularly. What is massage therapy? Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to promote health and wellness, and to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm and stress. What are the benefits of massage therapy? — Alleviates low-back pain and improves range of motion; — Assists with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers; — Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow — the body’s natural defense system; — Exercises and stretches weak, tight or atrophied muscles; — Helps athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts; — Improves skin; — Increases joint flexibility; — Lessens depression and anxiety; — Promotes tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks; 
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