Therapeutic Massage Therapeutic massage is a healing art that relieves stress and tension in the muscular system to improve flexibility, relieve pain, and stimulate feelings of well being and relaxation. Common types of massage therapy include Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, and sports massage. Massage opens up the blood vessels improving circulation and relieving congestion. Massage can relieve muscle tension related to stress. Massage can increase flexibility and range of motion.
Massage can decrease edema.
Massage can stimulate lymphatic circulation, thereby hastening the elimination of waste products and toxic debris within the immune system. Massage can either sedate or stimulate the nervous system depending on the technique used. Massage relaxes muscle spasm and relieves tension. Massage can help relieve pain or the perception of pain. Massage can help decrease depression and anxiety.