The Health Benefits of Massages
Treating yourself to a massage doesn’t need to be reserved for special occasions only.
Whether it is from your significant other or a licensed massage therapist, making time to get massages on a regular basis can provide more health benefits then you think.
36% – Percentage by which massages can reduce the need for painkillers. They can also work better than acupuncture and spinal modification for persistent lower back pain.
1—the minimum amount of one hour massages a week needed to create improvement in osteoarthritis symptoms such as pain, stiffness and poor functionality.
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