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
Give Back to Yourself!
"A financial adviser once told me to always remember to pay yourself!
You pay your mortgage, car payments, utilities, and dozens of other bills every month.
What do you do for yourself? How do you thank your mind and body for all of its hard work and diligence?"