Benefits of Massage
Research in massage therapy has been ongoing for more than 120 years, repeatedly proving both mental and physical benefits to this form of treatment. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect from massage...
Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
- Helps to reduce stress, anxiety and aide in relaxation
- Helps to relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Increases joint mobility and range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance
- Improves blood circulation and movement of lymph fluids to the muscle tissue
- Helps in reducing blood pressure
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eyestrain
- Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
- Improves posture
- Assists in strengthening the immune system
Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Fosters peace of mind
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Helps relieve mental stress
- Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- Creates body awareness
- Increases awareness of mind-body connection
