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Massage as a maintenance tool

6/6/2013

 
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When many people think of getting a massage, they imagine going to a salon, receiving a generic treatment, and leaving generally unaltered. The truth of it is, massage therapy can be individualized to meet any person’s needs, which can make it very beneficial for everyday life.

Day-to-day we all experience physical stresses that many of us tend to brush off or ignore. After a long day of sitting at a desk, mowing the lawn, or running errands, many people have aches and pains that they hope will just go away. In reality, tension can build up and become a chronic source of discomfort.

What most people don’t realize is that this buildup can be easily reduced by something as simple as getting a massage. By targeting your individual problem areas, massage therapy relieves tense and knotted muscles and leaves your body feeling strong, healthy and energetic.

Ignoring aches and pains is a bad idea in more ways than one. Not only are you neglecting your physical health, but you may also be increasing levels of anxiety and depression. No one enjoys feeling overworked and tense, but not everyone realizes that those feelings are strongly linked to mental distress. Maintaining your physical health through massage therapy can diminish these oppressive feelings and make you a healthier, and therefore happier, person.

It is important to reduce physical discomfort and maintain your health so that you are ready and able to take on your daily grind. Just as an athlete needs to stretch before exercising, you must relieve your body before building up more stress. Consider massage therapy an investment in your well-being – the more you take care of your body, the happier you will be.


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Angie Blakemore, LMT
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​Gainesville, FL 32605
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