Benefits of Massage Therapy
Physical
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness, therefore reducing pain
- Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Provided greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance; treats injuries caused during sports or work
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing
- Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
- Reduces blood pressure
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
- Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin
- Improves posture
- Strengthens the immune system
- Helps release endorphins, the body's natural painkillers
- Helps relieve stress & aids in relaxation
Mental/Spiritual
- Fosters peace of mind
- Helps relieve mental stress
- Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- Satisfies needs for caring, nurturing touch
- Fosters a sense of well-being
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Increases awareness of the mind-body connection
Other Medical Conditions Helped by Massage Therapy
- Allergies
- Depression & Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Asthma & Bronchitis
- Circulatory Problems (high blood pressure)
- Insomnia
- Sports Injuries
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
- Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
- Low back pain & Sciatica
