Posted on January - 23 - 2012
Weight loss massage is a popular method of helping you shed extra pounds. Weight loss and massage may seem like two unrelated things, but research has shown that treating yourself to a body massage after a good workout may actually help you in your quest for weight loss. Read on to learn more about how massage can help you lose weight.
Muscle Recovery and Development
A weight loss massage greatly contributes to muscle recovery and development, which is extremely important if you wish to achieve successful weight loss. After a strenuous workout, muscles are in need of nutrients to be able to recover for the strain.
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Posted on October - 29 - 2011
Massage is a scientific way to manipulate the body’s soft tissues, which include muscles and ligaments. It increases circulation, which carries away pain-promoting byproducts generated from work or exercise. It relaxes muscles and ligaments. It increases joints’ range of motion.
Massage has been demonstrated to relieve back pain that doesn’t arise from any structural changes to the back. Ten weeks of two massages a week have been shown to improve such back pain.
People ought to seek a therapist who is certified. Many states (I don’t know about provinces) require that massage therapists be licensed.
This doesn’t apply to you, R.G., but it applies to those whose arm or leg is swollen after surgery in which lymph nodes had to be removed.
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