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September 22, 2005
Children's Hospital Utilizes Massage Therapy For Chronic Pain
More and more studies show that massage can relieve chronic pain and can be especially calming to children on a number of levels, Eckerman said.
"It helps relax muscles, but also decreases heart rate, helps G.I. systems work better and helps the whole body calm down. Other studies have shown that it helps the body release natural endorphins -- the pain relievers our bodies make," Weydert said.
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Posted by linda at September 22, 2005 10:10 PM
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