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Millbourne Massage and Wholistic Health
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Headache relief

Therapeutic massage offers complete relaxation and a chance to let go of the worry and anxiety that can result from chronic headaches.

Massage can help reduce chronic headaches by:

• releasing tension in the neck, head, back and shoulders
• relieving pressure on nerves and blood vessels
• improving circulation
• releasing trigger points in the neck, head and shoulders

Although massage may not put an end to a migraine headache in progress, used between episodes it can be very helpful in reducing their frequency and intensity, especially with a series of treatments.

For fibromyalgia – pain relief and better sleep

When received alongside medical attention, massage therapy can be immeasurably helpful to those suffering from fibromyalgia.

Massage:

• stimulates the release of natural painkillers
• increases circulation, cleansing tissues of irritating waste products and fluid build-up
• reduces stress levels, allowing relaxation and a further easing of aches and pains
• increases restful and restorative sleep, which may prove essential to improvement
• offers emotional support when the stress of coping with the illness feels overwhelming

For arthritis – pain relief and increased flexibility

Massage therapy can help reduce pain and improve decreased mobility caused by arthritis.

Massage:

• helps reduce tension in muscles that tighten in defense around painful arthritic joints
• increases circulation, which reduces swelling and cleanses tissues of the painful by-products of inflammation
• helps improve joint mobility
• calms the nervous system, allowing relaxation and the release of the stress associated with pain and loss of functionality