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 Did You Know? SPORTS MASSAGE... Promotes Flexibility to Decrease Risk of Injury Improves Endurance Reduces Post-Workout Recovery Time Offers Balance to Training Regimen Increases Blood Flow Increases Joint Range of Motion Improves Relaxation & Sense of Well-Being Decreases Fatigue & Anxiety   All of the massage therapists at Massage Extraordinaire specialize in Sports Massage and provide therapeutic massage to many athletes in the San Diego area.   www.sandiego-massage.com            

Marsha Benefits of Massage Therapy Relieves: Neck and back pain Pain from migraine headaches Discomfort and low back pain during pregnancy Reduces: Stress Athletic Injury and recovery time Post surgery scar tissue and edema Spasms and cramping Stimulates: Flow of lymph (the body's natural defense system) Flow of endorphins Increases: Circulation Joint flexibility and range of motion Relaxes: Injured or overused muscles Mind and body More on the Benefits of Massage Excerpt from  Mayo Clinic  article: "Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Some studies have found massage helpful for stress relief, managing anxiety and depression, pain and stiffness, blood pressure control, sports-related injuries, and boosting immunity. Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage b...