I chose massage therapy as a career to assist clients in recovering, or just providing a light relaxation massage. A lot happens during a massage, such as improved circulation, these circulatory effects of massage may have value in the treatment of some inflammatory conditions. Massage therapy is also thought to induce a relaxation response, which lowers the heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure; boosts the immune system; and generally decreases the physical effects of stress....
I chose massage therapy as a career to assist clients in recovering, or just providing a light relaxation massage. A lot happens during a massage, such as improved circulation, these circulatory effects of massage may have value in the treatment of some inflammatory conditions. Massage therapy is also thought to induce a relaxation response, which lowers the heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure; boosts the immune system; and generally decreases the physical effects of stress.
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