Benefits of Massage


Massage has direct physiological and psychological benefits. Most benefits of massage are ones that you may not even know about. The action of massage stimulates a relaxation response in most individuals. Massage can increase metabolism, increase lymphatic function, enhance healing and relax tense muscles. It reduces muscle tightness, soreness and a human’s level of stress. Massage therapy improves the circulation of vascular and lymphatic system, which inturn increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body. New research indicates that massage therapy can be an increase the effectiveness of other medical treatments. Some oncology patients who receive regular massage may notice a reduction in pain, nausea, fatigue, and anxiety. Addtional research indicates the benefits of massage to enhance the functioning of the immune system. With so many options available of massage therapy available, the benefits of are enormous and can be suited to your specific needs and issues.

Here are just a few of the conditions generally relieved and/or improved by massage:

Emotional Anxiety

Sports Injuries

Upper & Lower Back Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Swelling

Emotional Stress

Some types of Fybromalgia/Fibrositis

Headaches

Sleeplessness

Migranes

Myofascial Pain

Neck Pain

Osteoarthritis

Injury Rehabilitation

Range of Motion Limitations

Sprains

Strains

Tendon issues and/or Tendonitis

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Whiplash

And many other conditions