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Massaging on sore areas of the body encourages increased blood flow and oxygen which helps to soothe pain and reduce inflammation. Massage release endorphins – an amino acid that works as the body’s natural painkiller. After a massage, your range of motion will also improve due to the removal of build-up lactic acid which causes stiffness in muscles. Not only your body will benefit from massages but your mood elevates too! We carry anxiety symptoms in our shoulders and neck. Studies found an increase in serotonin and dopamine levels in participants who had massage treatments. When our body is relaxed, so is our nervous system. Our heart rate lowers and so does our breathing, massages are a useful way to realign your body. Massages are a natural alternative, without side effects, that helps headaches and migraine pain. It promotes relieving muscle spasms and helps better blood circulation which reduces pressure in the head.

Swedish massage involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. The benefits of Swedish massage include increased blood circulation, mental and physical relaxation, decreased stress and muscle tension, and improved range of motion. The specific techniques used in Swedish massage involve the application of long gliding strokes, friction, and kneading and tapping movements on the soft tissues of the body.