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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MASSAGE & BLOOD PRESSURE | Circulation is increased and increased temperature |
| MASSAGE & RESPIRATORY FUNCTION | Loosening mucus, improving clearance of sputum, increasing chest expansion, decrease stress levels |
| MASSAGE & THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM | Reduces edema, decreases scar tissue, removes metabolic waste, reduces pressure in the capillaries |
| MASSAGE & THE IMMUNE SYSTEM | Massage reduces stress levels and improves immune function |
| MASSAGE & THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM | Relax muscles, decrease spasms, improves resting length of muscles, reduces trigger points, fibrosis and adhesion |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MASSAGE | Reduce stress, anxiety and depression, promotes well-being |