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What Is Therapeutic Massage Therapy?
(Antidote to Stress)
Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking,
pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body.
Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues
(the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. Although it largely affects those muscles
just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs
themselves. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system
(which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
It is well known that a balanced life is essential to optimal health. In today's fast-paced world,
one of our greatest health challenges is to balance the effects of stress in our lives. It is not surprising
that many of the illnesses plaguing modern humanity are either directly related to or greatly aggravated
by too much stress. (Got Immunocal?)
Most experts agree that long term use of medication to relieve stress is
counterproductive. (Got Immunocal?)
Methods recommended for balancing stress include fresh air, exercise, vacation, hugs, and
relaxing therapeutic massage.
( Benefits and Effects of Massage)
Response To Stress
During the stress response, the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems activate a series
of bodily changes including faster heart rate, faster and shallower breathing , increased perspiration,
greater muscular tension, elevated body temperature, more coagulants in the blood, dilated pupils,
constriction of pilomotor muscles (goose bumps), rerouting of blood away from internal organs,
slow digestion, dry mouth, and overall increase in body metabolism. The stress response can occur
at anytime in which a person perceives anything as a threat to his/her well-being. It can occur if we
only imagine a physical danger, as in reading an adventure novel or watching a movie that frightens
or scares you. It may also be induced by psychological threats such as being interviewed for a job,
speaking in front of a group of people or meeting deadlines at work and school. Many people don't
realize how much stress they are under, or have forgotten what it feels like to relax. A chronic but
low grade response may not be noticeable, especially if a person becomes accustomed to be under
stress. A prolonged stress response with no relief is what causes the physical and mental ills
associated with stress.
(How Can Massage Help You?)
Do You Have The Signs Of Too Much Stress?
If your optimal stress levels have been exceeded you will notice chronic muscle tension
(especially in the neck and back), short temper,chronic fatigue, anxiety, excessive worry, feeling
"burnt out" or "stressed out", insomnia, and general nervousness. Chronic stress has been proven
to impair the immune system (Got Immunocal?) our first defense against many diseases ranging
from the common cold to cancer. Too much stress has a general negative effect, leaving us vulnerable
to many diseases, and inhibiting recovery as well. (Got Immunocal?)
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