By University of Minnesota — 2020
In a massage, a caring, safe touch is an invitation to relax. This, together with pain relief, generally produces a "relaxation response."
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You probably know that exercise is one of the top things you can do to prevent chronic problems, but it can also mitigate existing obesity, heart disease, and diabetes — and the symptoms that come along with them.
Understanding what a massage is will help you choose the right one and find the relaxation you seek. You may want a massage and that's simple enough, but there are several types of massage, which fit with different types of people and help with different issues.
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Sure, it can help you relax—but massage therapy can do much more than that.
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Massage therapy is used to help manage a health condition or enhance wellness. It involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body.