Basically, massage is the systematic manipulation of the body's soft tissues by stroking and kneading the muscles and sometimes applying deep pressure with the fingers or even the elbows. Not only does massage improve circulation to the muscles and tissues, it has also been shown to lower levels of the stress hormones, calm muscle pain and spasms, raise levels of pain-killing endorphins, and improve sleep. For more information, see the WholeHealthMD Reference Library entry on massage. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
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