Benefits of Massage
Since ancient times, physicians and laypeople alike have been extolling the many benefits of massage. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said that “the physician must be acquainted with many things and assuredly with rubbing... for rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose or loosen a joint that is too hard.”
Recent studies have shown how massage successfully affects every aspect of a person - physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, even before the scientific evidence began pouring in, the positive changes in the lives of those it helped were proof enough for the people of that day: “Massage affords one of the most effective means of influencing the functions of the human body." - John Harvey Kellogg, MD, (1852-1943).
In the midst of juggling hectic schedules, surely “he enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate.” - Henry David Thoreau.
So whether you are stressed, living in pain, emotionally exhausted, or just want to relax - massage can help.
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, do not carry the harmful side effects associated with prescribed medications and the many invasive medical procedures used today.
A few of the common conditions which may be helped by massage include:
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Asthma
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis pain
- Tension
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Muscle soreness
- Swelling & joint inflammation
- Postural deviations, i.e. scoliosis, pelvic tilts, etc. which are due to muscle imbalances
- Pain, tingling, numbness, & burning produced from nerve impingement due to muscle constriction
Some other benefits:
- Assist in the treatment of many diseases & conditions
- Increase flexibility/range of motion
- Reduce stress and cortisol levels
- Lower blood pressure
- Increase restful sleep
- Improve skin
- Promote emotional release & relaxation
- Reverse muscle-induced scoliosis
- Ease medication dependence
- Increase circulation
- Stimulate lymph flow
- Enhance immunity
- Reduce scar tissue
- Promote tissue regeneration
- Bring oxygen & nutrients to vital organs & tissues
- Release the body's natural painkillers & mood regulators
- Assist athletes in preparation & recovery
- And more!
Therapeutic massage is wonderful at enhancing and increasing a number of beneficial processes and functions within the 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
