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conditions may be helped by therapeutic massage? An increasing
number of research studies show massage reduces heart
rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation
and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion,
and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment).
Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle
strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and,
thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and
inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can
hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise
or injury. People with the following conditions have reported
that therapeutic massage has lessened or relieved many
of their symptoms.
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Arthritis
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Chronic and acute pain
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Circulatory problems
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Gastrointestinal disorders (including spastic colon, colic
and constipation)
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Headache
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Immune function disorders
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Insomnia
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Myofascial pain
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Reduced range of motion
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Sports injuries (including pulled or strained muscles
and ligaments)
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Stress Contraindications
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Certain forms of cancer
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Phlebitis
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Some cardiac problems
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Some skin conditions
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Infectious diseases
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