How does massage work exactly to make me feel better?
By definition,massage is an arabic word meaning stroke. By a therapist using various massage stokes, he or she is manipulating the soft tissues of the body by increasing the circulation of blood and lymph thereby flushing out lactic acid and uric acid, 2 of the main toxic wastes. Endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers, are released during a massage.The skin, which is the largest organ in the body, is stimulated, and ligaments/tendons are stretched. Emotional and physical stress is decreased as part of the whole process. Touch is the gift of life.
