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Proven Benefits of Sports Massage and Gentle Manipulation |
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*Improved circulatory and lymphatic flow
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*Release of endorphins which reduces pain and the resulting muscle spasm, as well as promoting relaxation |
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*Reduction of swelling (oedema) |
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*Warms muscles before exercise |
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*Enhances toxin removal and reduces muscle tension after exercise |
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*Freeing of scar tissue and adhesions caused by haematomas and oedema |
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*Restoration of normal joint function and movement |
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*Shortens recovery time after injury (rehabilitation) |
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*Helps to prevent injury, or lessen severity of potential injury (maintenance) |
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