Massage therapy can help you relax, as well as to revitalize. That’s because massage is a holistic approach to creating balance within your body, mind and spirit. With the busy lives we all lead, there’s no better medicine for stress than therapeutic touch. More Americans are utilizing professional massage on an ongoing basis to help maintain their health, provide relaxation, and increase overall well being. There are many positive effects massage has on the body, not to mention it feels great too.
Just take a look at a the many benefits to receiving massage therapy on a regular basis:
- Relieves Stress
- Encourages Relaxation
- Improves Posture
- Improves Circulation
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Helps Manage Pain
- Relaxes Muscles
- Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion
- Relieves Tension-Related Headaches
- Strengthens The Immune System
- Enhances Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Improves Rehabilitation After Injury
Scientific research has continually shown that regular massage recipients show an increase in immune functions, as well as decrease in stress levels. Massage is also an excellent way to reduce the recovery time for a number of medical conditions.
Listed are a few conditions for which massage therapy is recommended:
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma and Bronchitis
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Digestive Complaints / Constipation
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Circulatory Problems
- Headaches
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Lymphatic Disorders
- Sports Injuries
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
- Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Postural Disorders / Scoliosis
- Pregnancy Discomforts / Pre, Peri and Post-Natal
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Sciatica / Neuralgia
- Tendonitis / Bursitis / Neuritis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
If you have any serious health concerns it is necessary to consult your doctor before receiving massage.
