Benefits of Massage Therapy

Benefits of Massage Therapy

The benefits of massage are so numerous and specific to a person's condition and desired outcome, that it is nearly impossible to cover them all on a page, but this should give you a good idea.

No matter what you're reason for seeking it out, there's usually one big difference that separates massage therapy from many other types of treatment- it's enjoyable.

So let your whole body smile.  No bitter pills or toxic treatments here. And we are confident you will be the better for it. 

If you have been in an accident or are in pain, or challenged with a condition that is causing stiffness of the muscles or joints, it's a well-known fact that early mobilization and range of motion exercises and therapies are essential to improvement. 

Lower Back Pain and SO Much More . . .

What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments anyway? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.

Speaking of back pain, here's the conclusion of a review of the science, from research done in 2008 by Furlan et al:

"Therapeutic Massages are beneficial for patients with sub-acute and chronic non-specific low-back pain in terms of improving symptoms and function. The beneficial effects of back massage in patients with chronic lower back pain are long lasting."

This report that so strongly acknowledged the health benefits of massage therapy was based on 13 trials with about 1600 participants. In most of these tests, massage performed with impressive results.

Body Massage, done with specific purpose is also known for . . .

      - Enhancing immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
      - Increasing joint flexibility and mobility.
      - Improving depression and anxiety.
      - Assisting with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
        (Pre-natal studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, 
        decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and
        newborn health).
      - Easing medication dependence.
      - Improving the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
      - Helping athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
      - Exercising and stretching weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
      - Relieving or lessen pain from migraine headaches.
      - Reducing spasms and cramping.
      - Promotion of tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
      - Pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
      - Reducing and improving post-surgery swelling.
      - Releasing endorphins— the amino acids that are your body’s natural painkiller.
      - Relaxing, softening, and increasing circulation to overused muscles that are injured or tired.

Many experts estimate that higher than 90% of disease is stress related. Massage can without a doubt, help manage and alleviate stress. This translates into . . .

            Less anxiety.  Better concentration.  Less fatigue.  Increased circulation.  Greater energy.