Therapy for Pain Relief or Relaxation

 


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Why get a massage?
Anyone and everyone can benefit from Massage Therapy! It can help to relieve pain and tension and reduce stress. But massage is not just for stressed out executives, athletes or people in physical pain. The following list of benefits will tell you more specifically what massage can do for you:

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Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy

  • Physically relaxes the body
  • Calms the nervous system
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Reduces heart rate
  • Slows respiration
  • Loosens tight muscles
  • Stretches connective tissues
  • Reduces Chronic Pain
  • Improves skin tone
  • Increases blood and lymph circulation
  • Speeds the removal of metabolic waste
  • Increases red blood cell counts
  • Relieves tired and aching muscles
  • Stimulates the release of endorphins
  • Improves muscle tone
  • Relieves cramps and muscle spasms
  • Increases flexibility and range of motion
  • Promotes more effective breathing
  • Speeds recovery from injuries and illness
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Reduces swelling
  • Reduces scarring
  • Improves posture
  • Reduces tension headaches
  • Increases tissue metabolism
  • Decreases muscular deterioration

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Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy

  • Reduces mental stress
  • Promotes better sleep
  • Calms a bad temper
  • Induces mental relaxation
  • Improves concentration

Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy

  • Reduces anxiety
  • Enhances self-image
  • Provides a feeling of well being

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Contra-Indications

 

 

              

*Please Note - though there are many benefits to massage, there are also several contra-indications.  If you are experiencing any of these conditions, please see or speak with a doctor before the massage to be cleared for treatment.  You must make your therapist aware of any of the following conditions, including but not limited to...

 
         
 
     
  • Aids
  • Heart conditions
  • Allergic symptoms
  • Infections
  • Aneurysm
  • Inflammation
  • Arthritis
  • Medications
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Numbness
  • Back problems
  • Osteoporosis
  • Cancer
  • Peritonitis
  • Chronic pain
  • Post-operative
  • Circulation problems
  • Pregnancy
  • Diabetes
  • Psychotic episodes
  • Epileptic seizures
  • Recent or acute injuries
  • Fatigue
  • Severe pain
  • Fever
  • Skin Infections / lesions / rashes
  • Fractures
  • Substance Abuse
  • Frostbite
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Geriatric
  • Ulcers
 

 

 

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Sara L. Zering, LMT  *  407-376-4373  *  2265 Lee Rd, Suite 221, Winter Park, FL 32789 * Lic#MA28124  *  Email:Sara1Massage@yahoo.com