Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy treats specific conditions as well as affecting the body as
a whole, promoting a general sense of well-being.
The therapeutic effects of massage therapy
benefit men and women of all ages - infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly. It can provide relief and often recovery
from a wide variety of mild and acute conditions.
Massage Therapy aids in restoring
normal function of the soft tissues in the body (muscles and joints)
Massage has a direct and indirect effect on
all the systems of the body.
Circulatory System (Blood and Lymph)
Massage Therapy increases circulation to all parts of the body thus improving the supply of nutrients to
the body tissues and promoting elimination of waste products.
Muscular System
Massage Therapy reduces muscular tension which aids in healing from trauma and injury, helps in improving and
maintaining proper body posture. Massage helps in maintaining muscle tone and flexibility thus preventing harmful repetitive
strain injuries. Massage Therapy for the stomach muscles and intestines aids in digestion.
Nervous
System
Massage Therapy relieves tension and promotes relaxation as well as relieves pain.
Respiratory System
Massage Therapy improves deep breathing and can help people
with chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Asthma, and Cystic Fibrosis to name a few.
Overall
Wellbeing
Massage Therapy promotes relaxation and improves body awareness.
Everyone can benefit from Massage Therapy, especially
people:
* in physically demanding jobs (especially repetitive strains
or maintaining a constant position)
* with whiplash injuries
* with
arthritis, stiff joints, and/or myofascial pain
* partially disabled, or incapacitated persons
* athletes
* concerned about their health and well-being
* pregnant mothers and infants
* receiving palliative care