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The benefits of massage
Posted: 06.06.2011 at 9:52 AM
Kimberly Price

Kimberly Price anchors FOX21 Morning news weekdays from 5-9 a.m.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Have you thought about incorporating massage in to your wellness program?

Some say the benefits go beyond just "feeling good".

Shaunae Medina from for Southeast YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region says there are many bonus to massage:  

* 90% of disease is related to stress- In a perfect world all stress would be eliminated but in reality we deal with many stressors on a daily basis.  

* Endorphin release- body’s natural pain killer

* Enhanced Immunity- Stimulates circulation and lymph flow which is the body’s defense system

* Increased Range of Motion (ROM) by encouraging joints to produce synovial fluid

* Pregnancy massage- shorter, easier labor with shortened maternity hospital stay

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