Benefits of Massage

Massage therapy benefits our bodies and our lives in many ways. Here are some key benefits of massage:

Physical

• Stretches and loosens muscles

• Improves blood flow throughout the body

• Improves lymph movement and resistance to disease

• Removes metabolic wastes from exercise or inactivity

• Improves the flow of oxygen and nutrients to your tissues

• Stimulates endorphin release to the brain and nervous system

Mental

• Creates a sense of relaxed alertness and clarity

• Reduces mental stress

• Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Emotional

• Satisfies the need for caring and nurturing touch

• Creates a sense of well-being

• Decreases anxiety

• Fosters self-awareness

People with more specific massage related goals can benefit in additional ways:

Athletes & Active Individuals

• Improves performance

• Speeds recovery time

• Relieves muscle soreness

• Prevents injuries

• Aids in injury recovery

• Improves flexibility, and range of motion

• Helps maintain optimum muscle and joint condition

Chronic Pain & Discomfort

• Release trigger points that contribute to 95% of all soft tissue pain (Dr. Janet Travell, M.D.)

• Bring body alignments into balance

• Improve muscles spasms

• Relieve soft tissue related nerve impingements

• Greatly improves low, mid, upper back pain, neck pain, headaches, TMJ, hip/sciatic pain, and carpal tunnel symptoms,bk>

Stress Reduction

• Decreased muscle tension,bk>

• Creates a deep sense of relaxation

• Decreased anxiety

• Soothes the nervous system

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