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Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue
structures of the body. Massage involves holding, causing movement
of soft tissue, and/or applying pressure to the body. Massage
therapy improves functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular,
skeletal, and nervous systems and may improve the rate at which the body
recovers from injury and illness.
Therapeutic massage may be used to treat the following:
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Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Acute and chronic pain
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Circulatory problems
- Headache, especially when due to muscle tension
- Myofascial pain (a condition of the tissue connecting
the muscles)
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Reduced range of motion
- Sports injuries, including pulled or strained muscles
and sprained ligaments
- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
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Anxiety and stress
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