
Massage therapy services, medical
Massage therapy can help you restore life balance, manage stress, improve sleep, manage pain or even relieve the side effects of cancer treatment and recovery.
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What it is
Massage can soften stiff muscles, improve muscle tone and reduce pain and tension. It also may boost healing, lower your blood pressure and heart rate, improve your circulation and immune response, and increase your body's "feel good" chemicals.
Good for treating
- stress
- sleep problems
- pain
- side effects of cancer treatment and recovery
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Source: Penny George Institute for Health and Healing
Reviewed by: Kate Darkstar, NCTMB
Last reviewed: 12/21/2016