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UNCOIL Massage & Bodywork
of San Francisco
2000 Van Ness Ave, Suite 706
San Francisco, CA 94109 |
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Benefits Of Massage:
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Massage is one of those rare things that feels good AND is good for you! Here are the reasons I believe in massage (and why I get them myself!). ~Christina
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Induces Profound Relaxation & Restful Sleep:
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Sometimes, in our busy lives, we forget to relax, and we forget how good relaxing feels. A good massage activates the parasympathetic nervous response, in which the heart slows down, skeletal muscles relax, pupils constrict, sweat glands deactivate, and normal digestion occurs. The body is allowed to rest & digest. The right music & sounds can also lower heartbeat, blood pressure, and breathing rate, and actually change brain waves to slower, alpha and theta frequencies that put a person in a state of calm, heightened awareness, & meditation. Simply practicing relaxation will help you sleep better.
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Does the Body Good:
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Massage affects every system in the body, including promoting blood circulation, removing wastes and supplying oxygen & nutrition to cells. Massage aids in tissue healing and recovery, and can increase joint flexibility & lubrication. Massage moves lymphatic fluid and boosts immune efficiency. Massage also relieves muscle pain & spasm and promotes healthier skin.
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Increases Body Awareness:
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Many times, people won't know (or won't remember) they have a pattern of tension or maybe an old injury until we notice or they notice it during a massage. With awareness, you have the opportunity to address minor stresses before they become major problems.
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Provides Human Touch/Emotional Reassurance:
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Sometimes you just need a hug! Touch is one of our most basic needs, providing communication, comfort, and self-esteem. Deprivation of touch has shown to affect growth, development, & immune functions in humans & animals. The Touch Research Institute cites numerous studies of healing touch used to treat Back Pain, Breast Cancer, Diabetes, Infants, Fibromyalgia, Leukemia, and Migrane Headaches, to name a few. Visit their website for more information.
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