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Massage can release Serotonin helping people with medical conditions that have symptoms of chronic pain. People often turn to Therapeutic Massage to naturally help improve their chronic pain, regenerative sleep patterns and general well being.

Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis), Migraines, Sciatica, Lupus and Fibromyalgia are just some diseases which are accompanied by chronic pain and can be positively impacted by Therapeutic Massage.

Some reasons many clients turn to Therapeutic Massage are to increase healing and reduce pain, including chronic pain. For clients looking to naturally manage their chronic pain, Therapeutic Massage can improve well being by effecting mood as well as managing the pain. When you live with chronic pain, having a palliative or alternative form of pain relief is important.

Over time our body’s reaction to pain causes us to move and position our selves in ways that can increase backaches, leg cramps and muscle spasms. These spasms often make already existing pain worse. Massage can help by loosening the joints and muscles; relaxing the body thus allowing for more natural stance and posture.

Ever had sore muscles after working out? Working out causes muscle to flex (tense) and relax, this causes a natural build up of Lactic acid in the muscles. Similarly pain can cause you to tense and strain muscles causing knots in the body and a less natural build up of Lactic Acid. Therapeutic Massage can help in freeing these tense muscles, reduce Lactic Acid build up and improve function of the Lymphatic System.

Therapeutic Massage also increases and helps maintain flexibility and range of motion, by manipulation of muscle and connective tissue. Massage can stimulate production of and aid in the retention of Hyaluronan and Synovial Fluid: the lubricants between the joints and connective tissues.

Massage also aids in healing and pain management when tending to some injuries. Massage increases circulation and relaxes muscles. Massage also may help the body in supplying nutrients and oxygen to organs and body tissue. Increases circulation has been shown to heal injured tissue at an increased rate.