Massage Modalities. Massage is the manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues, promote relaxation, and well-being. Therapeutic massage can ease tension and reduce pain. Massage can be a part of physical therapy or practiced on its own. It can also be highly effective for reducing the symptoms of numerous conditions such as arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other disorders of the muscles and/or nervous system.
A 60-minute massage can lower cortisol, a hormone that’s produced in response to stress, by an average of 30 percent. And when cortisol levels decline, serotonin — one of the body’s anti-pain mechanisms — increases by an average of 28 percent after receiving a massage. By lowering cortisol and increasing serotonin, you’re boosting your body’s ability to fight off pain, anxiety, and feelings of sadness.
See a full list of massage modalities at the American Massage Therapy Association page.
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