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The benefits of a massage

With the grey winter sky rolling in, getting a massage is a great way to fuel up on energy and warmth.

Massage therapy helps to ease back and muscle pain, promote relaxation and relieve fatigue, stress and anxiety. Also, people who are ill can even benefit from massage therapy in addition to their treatment. Many studies have, in fact, proven the short-term advantages of this hands-on approach among cancer patients.

Remember that massage therapy is not recommended if you are running a fever. It is also contraindicated for people with diabetes, heart disease or circulation problems. Lastly, always make sure your massage the-rapist is member of a recognized association.

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