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Yes, massage can help improve flexibility. The major benefits of massage for the muscles include greater relaxation, a decrease in knots, a decrease in tension, and an increase in blood supply to help flush out toxins. All of these benefits perfectly prime the muscle to achieve an increase in muscle length during a stretch. The stretch (which should be held for 30 seconds) should be performed following the massage for the muscle.
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