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Massage: Health and Relaxation

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Massage may offer benefits for both physical and mental well-being. It may promote relaxation, reduce stress and temporarily relieve some muscle pain. The article also discusses sleep. Effects vary, and how soft and smooth the skin feels afterward depends on the technique and products used. Overall, getting a massage is a holistic approach to relaxation, health, and overall well-being.

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a massage / ə ˈmæsɑːʒ /noun

The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain

Massage can help relieve muscle tension.

therapyrelaxationhealth

good / ɡʊd /adjective

beneficial; having a positive effect

It's not just nice; it's also good for you.

wholesomehealthy

muscles / ˈmʌslz /noun

bodily tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion

My muscles ache after the workout.

feel / fiːl /verb

to experience an emotion or sensation

Why do you feel so tired?

senseperceive

calm / kɑːm /adjective

feeling peaceful and without worry

I feel calm after the yoga class.

relaxedpeacefultranquil

helps / hɛlps /verb

To provide assistance or support to someone or something to make a task easier or more manageable

This medication helps with pain.

aidassistrelieveease

pain / peɪn /noun

Unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury

Helps With Pain

achediscomfortsoreness

relaxation / ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən /noun

The state of being free from tension and anxiety

Massage is great for relaxation.

calmrestleisure

hurt / hɜːt /verb

To feel physical pain or discomfort

Do your muscles hurt?

achepainsore

relaxed / rɪˈlækst /adjective

Free from tension and anxiety; calm

When you're relaxed, you can sleep like a baby.

calmpeacefultranquil

the heart / ðə hɑːrt /noun

A hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation

How is massage good for your heart?

cardiaccardiovascularcirculatory system

sleep / sliːp /verb

To rest in a state of sleep

When you're relaxed, you can sleep like a baby.

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