Considering the amount of muscle a body is composed of, is it any wonder why massage therapy is not a luxury, but instead, an important factor in our overall wellness?
| Did You Know? |
| That there are 639 muscles in the human body? |
| Tight muscles restrict free movement and will exert greater pressure on joints. |
| Most joint injuries, including back injuries are caused because of long term stresses placed on them by overly tense muscles. |
When you feel tense, your muscles will be tighter.
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| Where there is drawn-out stress, muscles can adhere together because of prolonged tension and they can become fibrous – called knots. |
| Massage helps release fibrosis and adhesions in muscle fibres, assists in maintaining flexibility, relieves tension and stiffness in muscles. |
| Links to Articles About Muscles: |
| Why Am I Sore? Understanding Massage as the Body’s Workout |
| Benefits of Massage; It's Good Medicine |
| What is the strongest muscle in the body? Click this link to find the answer: http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/muscles.html |