Health Benefits of Massage
Today, many Americans turn to therapeutic massage and bodywork for pain relief, rehabilitation, relaxation, and physical or mental rejuvenation. Together, therapeutic massage and bodywork provides many physiological and psychological benefits. Massage therapy and bodywork eases tension and helps people cope with stress more effectively. It slows racing thoughts and worries, helps individuals to reconnect with their body, and brings attention to the mental and physical needs of their bodies so that they may better take care of themselves. It promotes a sense of wholeness and helps enhance one’s self-image while keeping energy levels high. Massage therapy and bodywork can be effective in preventing illness and other physical ailments if received on a regular basis.On a physiological level, massage and bodywork increases circulation to all areas of the body, primarily to the muscles that are directly manipulated. Better circulation translates to more oxygen and nutrients for body tissues. Therapeutic massage and bodywork relieves muscle spasms; prevents muscle tears, sprains, and strains; increases flexibility; and enhances athletic performance. In addition, massage and bodywork directly or indirectly affects every system of the body and promotes health, prevents illness and injury, and speeds recovery.
Other benefits of massage therapy and bodywork:
Strengthens the immune system.
Reduces blood pressure and stress.
Increases circulation.
Relieves pain and stiffness in athletes.
Increases mobility and speeds the healing process for those recovering from surgery or injury.
Gain a sense of wholeness and balance within the body.
Can greatly reduce the strains and discomfort of pregnancy.
Provides relief to those suffering from chronic back pain.
Other benefits of massage therapy and bodywork:
Strengthens the immune system.
Reduces blood pressure and stress.
Increases circulation.
Relieves pain and stiffness in athletes.
Increases mobility and speeds the healing process for those recovering from surgery or injury.
Gain a sense of wholeness and balance within the body.
Can greatly reduce the strains and discomfort of pregnancy.
Provides relief to those suffering from chronic back pain.