We are all at a time where the realization that we need more than a few minutes with a doctor, and a prescription. We are tired of the impersonal medicine of our MD's, and the side effects from their pills. Prevention, caring, nurturing, being heard, and listening to our bodies is what we need now. We need a holistic approach to our healing, and massage is a wonderful tool in doing this. Below are some of the many health benefits of massage:
- Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body’s natural defense system (the immune system), against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles (such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis)
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level (great for those doing marathons and triathlon’s).
- Releases endorphins – the body’s natural painkiller – and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication using acupressure points and reflexology.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
- Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.
-Eases discomfort and pain from Arthritis.
-Creates a meditative state which decreases tension in the body, and helps you to sleep better and can increase your concentration. It also reduces fatigue and gives you more energy to handle stressful situations.
-Increases serotonin levels which decreases depression symptoms
With all these wonderful benefits we receive from massage it is no longer a luxury, but a key ingredient in our wellness routine to keep balance and good health in our lives!
- Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body’s natural defense system (the immune system), against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles (such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis)
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level (great for those doing marathons and triathlon’s).
- Releases endorphins – the body’s natural painkiller – and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication using acupressure points and reflexology.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
- Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.
-Eases discomfort and pain from Arthritis.
-Creates a meditative state which decreases tension in the body, and helps you to sleep better and can increase your concentration. It also reduces fatigue and gives you more energy to handle stressful situations.
-Increases serotonin levels which decreases depression symptoms
With all these wonderful benefits we receive from massage it is no longer a luxury, but a key ingredient in our wellness routine to keep balance and good health in our lives!
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