Benefits of Massage
- Reduces stress and tension.
- Promotes a deep relaxation of the body and mind.
- Increases endorphins - the body's natural pain killers.
- Alleviates chronic and temporary pain.
- Massage is non-invasive.
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments.
- Aids in the reduction of swelling and the formation of excessive scar tissue.
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain.
- Massage is an inexpensive healing therapy for correctly many current health problems.
- Massaged tissues become oxygenated and stretched.
- Reduces blood pressure.
- Relieves muscle and joint stiffness.
- Relief of muscle spasms and cramps.
- Improves range of motion and increases joint flexibility.
- Improves posture.
- Increases circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids, which promotes better nutrition and waste removal.
- Similar physiological effects as exercise, which makes massage a valuable addition to a regular work-out program.
- A lessening of many of the negative effects associated with forced inactivity (however- massage is not a substitute for active exercise or decrease in adipose tissue).
- May enhance athletic performance (however - massage is not a substitute for training).
- Increases activity in the sweat and oil glands.
- Encourages sloughing of dead skin cells.
- Lubricants used in massage moisturize the skin, while essential oils provide nutrients the body can absorb through the skin and into the circulatory system.
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing.
- Relief from certain repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Alleviates discomfort from pregnancy.
- Faster rehabilitation from injuries and post-operative.
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