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Massage
Therapeutic or Swedish massage is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissue, the skin and muscles using the hands. The use of varying degrees of pressure and stretching movements help to promote health. It is a natural, safe and extremely effective therapy which has been practised for thousands of years.
The main effect of massage is to relax the body and balance the body systems. It can have an invigorating effect, can help drain away excess fluid and toxins from the muscle tissue and can ease painful muscles. The movements used help to relax the muscles and stimulates the body`s systems to work more efficiently. Massage eases and relaxes knotted muscles and helps to clear away toxins that can crystallise in the tissues and can cause pain and stiffness, it affects the nervous system, stimulating it to release endorphins which reduce the sensations of pain. Tense muscles constrict the blood vessels and inhibit circulation. Relaxing the muscles with massage takes pressure of the arteries and veins and allows the blood to flow more freely.
Massage is not a cure for any specific condition, but by stimulating the body`s systems and helping them to work more efficiently, the symptoms of many conditions can be reduced or alleviated. The sense of relaxation and well-being that results can help prevent disease by dispelling the stress hormones that weaken the immune system. It is therefore beneficial for conditions such as tension headaches, backaches, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, constipation, high blood pressure and joint pain.

Are you getting the massage?

Cornwall
LA STONE MASSAGE
Richard Bunce
Penzance
01736 360406
Dephiris
Penzance
08454 580278
Holistic Massage
Karena Bowden Dip ITEC Massage
Liskeard
01579 345193
East Devon
Liz Flynn (1) ITEC
Tel: 01395 266761
Swedish Massage
Sue Moore ITEC, MCThA
Exmouth Holistic Centre
Tel: 01395 224022
South Devon
Stephanie Woodier RGN
Tel: 01626 206028
Kaye Byatt RGN ITEC IIHHT
Plymouth
Tel: 01752 768744
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