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  1. Massage Therapy and Hypertension: An Intriguing Connection

    Massage Therapy and Hypertension: An Intriguing Connection
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    Disclaimer: While massage therapy presents several beneficial effects, especially to patients with hypertension, first make sure to get professional clearance and medical advice regarding your condition. Get regular checkups and find out if there is an underlying disease that may be causing your hypertension.

     

    So, you just had your regular check-up and you’ve recently had your blood pressure taken. The healthcare professional tells you that it reads somewhere above the average (120/80 mm Hg). In other words, you’ve been advised that you are pre-hypertensive and that you should observe the necessary lifestyle modifications and precautions. Suddenly, you think about the massage session you recently booked. And you’ve heard stories about people not wanting to get a massage because they are hypertensive. Should you cancel it?

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  2. 3 Benefits of Massage Therapy For People Suffering From Migraines

    3 Benefits of Massage Therapy For People Suffering From Migraines
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    Have you ever experienced nausea and increased sensitivity to light? How about coupling this with vomiting, and, most especially, pulsing and throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head? If you answered yes to most of these conditions, then you’ve most likely suffered from episodes of migraine. Now, recall what are your go-to ways to manage each migraine attack. Does it include massage therapy?

     

    Well, if you haven’t added massage (whether done by a licensed therapist or through a convenient massage chair at home) to your migraine management regimen, this list might help you reconsider. Want to know more about how massage therapy benefits people suffering from migraines? Read on and discover a few things worth noting.

     

    Lessen The Pain You Feel In Each Migraine Attack

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