Massage Therapy
- Some of the General Benefits of Massage Therapy include:
- Physical Relaxation
- Improved Circulation, which Nourishes Cells and Improves Waste Elimination
- Relief for Tight Muscles (knots) and other Aches and Pains
- Release of Nerve Compression (Carpel Tunnel, Sciatica)
- Greater flexibility and Range of Motion
- Enhanced Energy and Vitality
- Helps Heal Scar Tissue as well as Tendon, Ligament, and Muscle Tears.
Decreases Pain and Increases Functioning in these Conditions:
- Carpal Tunnel
- Sciatica
- Tension Headaches
- Whiplash
- Scoliosis
- Torticollis
- Tendon and Muscle tears
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Varicose Veins
- Pregnancy-related back Pain and other discomfort
- Myofascial Pain
- Sore or overused Muscles (prevents and treats)
- Muscle Injury (offers Rehabilitation)
Helps Treat and Manage Symptoms or Complications of:
- Gout
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscular Dystrophies
- Raynaud's Disease
- Diabetes
- Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure
- Reduces Risk of Chronic Diseases, such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Autoimmune Diseases
Other Psychological, Emotional, and Physical Benefits:
- Improved mood
- Reduced anxiety
- Lower stress levels
- Lessening of depression
- Reduced Anger and Aggression
- Improved Sleep Patterns and Decreased Sleep Disturbance
- Reduced Fatigue
- Enhances Immune System
- Improves Athletic Performance and Enhances Recovery
Massage Therapy may help the Body in many ways. Massage Therapy can Relax Muscle Tissue, which leads to Decreased Nerve Compression, Increased Joint Space, and Range of Motion. This leads to Reduced Pain and Improved Function.
Massage Therapy may also Improve Circulation, which enhances the Delivery of Oxygen and Nutrients to Muscle Cells and helps Remove Waste Products. These Circulatory effects of Massage Therapy may have value in the Treatment of Inflammatory conditions, such as Arthritis or Edema (an Excessive Accumulation of Fluid in Body tissues, which is reduced using Manual Lymph Drainage).
Massage Therapy also induces a Relaxation Response, which “Lowers” the Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, and Blood Pressure; “Boosts” the Immune System; and generally “Decreases” the Physical Effects of Stress.
