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Effects and Benefits of Massage

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effects of massage   show
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show process consisting of and inflamamation stage to stabilize the injured area, regeneration stage to restore the tissue structure, and remodeling stage for healthy scar formation  
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effects of massage on tissue   show
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effects of massage on integumentars system   show
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show promote good joint function, promote optimal joint flexibility and range of motion, promote proper skeletal alignment  
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show "milk" metabolic wastes into venous and lymph flow, promote specific and general muscle relaxation, promote optimal body flexibility, relieve myofascial trigger points, release myofascial adhesions  
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effects of massage on nervous system   show
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show release endorphins  
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effects of massage on cardiovascular system   show
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lymphatic system and immunity   show
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show encourage diaphragmatic breathing, relax muscles of respiration, promotes good structural alignment and rib cage expansion  
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effects of massage on respiratory system   show
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show enhance cirulation to kidneys, increase uriniary production and bladder tension  
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show reproductive function is improved with relaxation, promote general breast health  
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show improve growth and develovement in infants  
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show relieve muscle pain from muscle tention and poor circulation, deactivate myofascial trigger points, activate meural-gating mechanism, induce release of endorphins and enkephalins  
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show trigger relaxation response  
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show increase mental clarity, reduce anxiety, facilitate emotional release, promote feelings of general well being  
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thixotrophy   show
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show formed when fascial tissue stick to each other imporperly causing impaired range of motion and inhibit cellular exchanges of nutrients and wastes  
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show skin and its accessory structures such as hair, nails, and sebaceous and sweat glands  
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show enhanses a person's sense on integrity and wholeness and is important for good mental and emotioal health  
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skeletal system   show
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show skeletal muscles, associated connective tissure (fascia and tendons), motor and sensory neurons related to movement  
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show important sensory neurons and monitor the movement and position of the body in space  
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show disturbs balance by not providing enough pressure on veings and lymphatic vessels resulting in poor circulation  
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show disrupts balance by not allowing suffient time inbetween contractions decreases inflow of nutirients, reduce circulation, and produce waste faster than it can be eliminated  
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show tense, tight muscles  
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show information sent to spinal cord from sensory receptors, massage increases the sensory input that leads to normalization of imbalances in tonicity  
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muscle relaxation   show
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show technique to reduce muscle tone where the therapist slowly and foricby draws the attachments of the muscle closer together, that decreases the stretch of the muscle spindles, useful in treating muscle spasms  
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origin and insertion technique   show
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show degree of range of motion in a joint  
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posture   show
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show controls swift responses like movement, contains brain, spinal cord and nerves  
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endocrine system   show
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cardiovascular system   show
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hyperemia   show
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histamine   show
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show massage technique of effleurage towards the heart pushes blood and lymph through the veins toward the heart  
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show condition in which the normal blood flow is slowed or halted can by caused my underactivity  
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effects of massage on blood pressure   show
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effects of massage on red blood cells   show
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lymph   show
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show the resistance to injuries and disease caused by specific foreign chemical compounds and pathogens  
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respiratory system   show
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digestive system   show
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urinary system   show
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reproductive system   show
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