Benefits of Massage
LONG TERM BENEFITS
Consistent massage will decrease your risk of heart disease, increase circulation, decrease blood pressure, enhance sleep quality, decrease cholesterol levels, improve energy and decrease arthritis symptoms.
SHORT TERM BENEFITS
Massage relaxes and revitalizes, it gives you a break from your worries, and helps you feel good which increases confidence.
Maintenance
Regular massage is an investment in your health. Massage can be a powerful ally in our health-care regimen. More and more research is proving that massage is a necessary investment in your health and wellness. When practiced consistently, even just 15 minutes a week, massage can:
*Reduce pain– decrease recovery time and pharmaceutical usage
*Mood enhancement–reduces depression and anxiety
*Better skin–boosts circulation and removes toxins
*Chronic diseases–boots good cholesterol, keeps blood flowing smoothly
*Energy level–increases oxygen level to your tissues
Stress Relief
Stress has a profound effect on the body. The hormones produced by stress (good and bad) put a train on the muscles. Prolonged levels of these hormones can develop into chronic health problems.
Massage on a regular basis can help reduce these hormones, allowing our bodies time to reach homeostasis–the balanced state of mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
In the workplace, massage has been shown to melt away stress and enhance mental alertness. One study found that deep tissue massage reduced blood pressure levels, and has an immediate beneficial effect on pain and mood.
Conditioning
Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training.
Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons. regular sports massage can:
*Reduce the Chance of injury, through proper stretching and event preparation and through deep tissue massage
*Improve range of motion and muscle flexibility resulting in improved power and performance
*Shorten recovery time between workouts
*Enhance the elimination of metabolic by-products
Rehabilitation
Massage has been used for centuries to support healing. When a practitioner massages soft tissue, electrical signals are transmitted both to the local area and throughout the body. These signals help heal damaged muscle, boost the lymphatic system and the immune system, and reduce pain and tension.
While the body is recovering, consistent massage can ease pain, enhance relaxation, elevate mood and well-being, boost energy and reduce recovery time.
Particularly useful for many musculoskeletal problems such as low back pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and sprains and strains. Massage may also relieve depression in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, decrease swelling, alleviate sleep disorders and improve self-image.