Luraco iROBOTICS 9 Series User Manual page 29

Health Benefits of Massage
Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and
connective tissue to enhance function and promote relaxation and
well-being. Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the
benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced anxiety and
depression, and temporarily reduces blood pressure, heart rate, and
state of anxiety.
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Pain and stress relief: Relief from pain due to muscle-
related injuries and other causes is cited as a major benefit
of massage. In one study, cancer patients self-reported
symptomatic relief of pain. Acupressure or pressure point
massage could be beneficial in relieving back pain.
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State of anxiety: Massage has been shown to reduce a
state of anxiety.
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Depression: Massage has been shown to reduce sub-
clinical depression.
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Blood pressure and heart rate: Massage has been shown to reduce
blood pressure and heart rate as temporary effects.
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Sleep better: Massage has been shown to help improve deep
sleep at night.
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