Benefits of Massage
Massage therapy is one of the oldest methods of healthcare still
in practice.
Therapeutic massage provides a number of health and wellness
related benefits. These benefits are delivered in
a natural and safe non-invasive method and thus not carry the harmful side
effects associated with prescribed
medications and the many invasive medical procedures used today.
Therapeutic massage is wonderful at enhancing
and increasing a number of beneficial processes and functions
within the human body.
- Massage enhances ones state of well
being
- Massage enhances soft tissue healing
- Massage increases flexibility &
range of motion
- Massage increases muscle tone
- Massage increases blood flow
- Massage increases dopamine &
serotonin levels
- Massage increases and improves lymphatic
fluid flow & drainage
- Massage induces relaxation
- Massage stimulates the immune system
Similarly, therapeutic massage is extremely
effective at reducing and often eliminating a number of uncomfortable
and
restrictive symptoms and conditions.
- Massage reduces constipation
- Massage reduces cortisol levels
- Massage reduces depression
- Massage reduces emotional stress
- Massage reduces joint stiffness
- Massage reduces muscular tension
- Massage reduces pain
- Massage reduces scar tissue formation
- Massage reduces soft tissue knots and
trigger points