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Everyone feels good after a massage. But is that all there is to it – relaxing the muscles and making you feel more relaxed? Not by a long shot. Sure it helps you relax and recover from physical stress, which is why sportsmen have regular massage schedules.
But a massage does much more. It helps to increase the blood flow in the body. This in turns improves the oxygenation of the system and carries nutrients to the tissues helping them to function better. The increased blood flow from a massage also allows the blood to flush out more toxins. The direct application of pressure on the skin during a massage stimulates the glands below the surface and thus keeps the skin hydrated and fresh looking.
The muscles relaxation and increased blood flow from a massage has many therapeutic functions, especially in helping to cure physical injuries and pain caused by congenital or age related problems like stiff or painful joints and also in post surgical recovery.
Besides the many purely physical benefits that can be obtained from massage, there are also many mental up sides. A massage leaves you feeling mentally relaxed and reduces the stress levels. Part of this is due to the physical relaxation, but the massage also enhances the release endorphins, a hormone that that creates a sense of well being and reduces physical pain.
Ayurvedic massage from India using various oils have been knows to alleviate various chronic conditions like arthritis and even to help in lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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