The Benefits of Massage Therapy
An increasing number of studies show that Massage Therapy reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.
- Alleviates pain
- Reduces stress
- Supports effective digestion and breathing through stimulation of the vagus nerve
- Diminishes premenstrual symptoms
- Lowers blood pressure, anxiety, depression and hostility levels in people with hypertension
- Can improve job performance
- Increases range of motion in joints as well as flexibility
- Improves immune function
- Increases attentiveness and learning
- Releases endorphins
- Reduces muscle spasms and cramping
- Reduces postsurgery adhesions and swelling
- Pumps oxygen and nutrients throughout the entire body
- Improves skin through tissue regeneration
- Reduces scar tissue and stretch marks
- And it just plain feels great!