The alarm goes off too early. You finally drag yourself out of bed, gulp down a cup of coffee and rush to class. You spend the rest of the day meeting deadlines, finishing projects, studying for tests or taking care of other people. Maybe you find time to exercise and relieve some of the stress, but this pushes your body to work even harder.
Therapeutic massage provides an excellent opportunity.
Modern medical research is delineating the physiological effects of massage and more and more people are benefiting from this ancient healing practice. Physically, massage improves blood and lymph circulation, lowers blood pressure, improves immune and digestive system functioning and increases metabolism. Massage also speeds recovery time for athletes and others with injuries, as well as decreasing pain in many chronic conditions such as tension headaches, back problems and arthritis. Psychologically, massage calms the nervous system, decreases stress and boosts energy levels. With more energy and less tension, concentration and study improve.