Why Massage
There are numerous benefits of massage and there is more and more research, being done to prove it. For the latest research on massage, you can visit the
Touch Research Institute's website at:
http://www6.miami.edu/touch-research/research.htm
or Massage Magazine articles at:
www.massagemag.com/Magazine/research.php
How Can Massage Help YOU?
Life is DEMANDING and often VERY STRESSFUL.Experts estimate that about 90% of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster internally and externally, than hight stress. Although eliminating stress and anxiety altogether in the modern world is impossible, without a doubt massage can help you manage it. Here are some of
The Greatest Benefits of Massage:
- Decreases stress and anxiety
- Enhances sleep quality
- Improves concentration
- Increases circulation
- Reduces fatigue
- Increases energy
- Alleviate back and neck pain and improve range of motion
- Relieves migranes and tension headaches
- Enhances immunity and detoxifies the body by stimulating lymph flow
- Increases the function of the immune system by decreasing stress hormones
- Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkillers
- Eases medication dependence and helps overcome addictions easier
- Relaxes and softens injured, tired and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Reduces post surgery adhesions and swelling
- Promotes tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissues and stretch marks
- Pump oxigen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
- Increases joint flexibility
- Exercises and stretches weak, tight and atrophied muscles
- Helps athletes of any level prepare for and recover from strenuous work outs
- Assists with shorter, easier labor for pregnant women and shorten maternity hospital days
- Lessens depression and anxiety
- Improves the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin
Effects of Massage:
In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes occur throughout the body, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:
- Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain
- Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow
- Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching and anxiety
- High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety and stress hormones
- PMS sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping
- Preterm infants have improved weight gain
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