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Thursday, May 13, 2010

massage

What do your think of when you hear the word MASSAGE? A day with friends! To much touching?
Well think again all. Massage is the up and coming way to help your body make it through the days and the health crises.
Let us look at some benefits: Speed muscle repair
Release stress
Lower blood pressure
Increase range of motion, flexibility and blood circulation
Just be aware that if you are on blood thinners or have deep vein thrombosis, you might want to ask health care provider before you try this. Be careful if running a fever or have any open wounds.
SWEDISH Massage: most popular forms. Long gentle smooth strokes are used with light kneading and circular motion.
DEEP TISSUE: slower and targets the deeper layer of muscles. Helps break down knots and adhesion's.
SPORTS massage deep tissue generally on area of interest of the athlete.
HOT STONE massage: hot flat stones are used on various key points of the body to help relax the muscles. Most of the time these stones are used along with regular massage.

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