Benefits of Massage

What's you body trying to tell you?

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Massage is beneficial to one's health:

 

• Reduce the physical and mental effects of stress; thus help prevent burnout and stress-related diseases

• Diminish the adverse effects of sitting for long periods of time in the same positions, such as at a desk or other workstation

• Relieve physical problems associated with repetitive tasks, such as computer keyboard use, sorting, filing, and assembly-line tasks

• Help relieve tension headaches and general muscle tension, especially with a massage technique called Trigger Point Release

• Improve immune system functioning for better general health; resistance to colds and other illnesses

• Sharpen body awareness, ability to focus, and feeling revitalized

• Promote pain relief from sore, aching, and overworked muscles

• Increase the production of endorphins (the brain’s natural pain relievers) and reduction of cortisol (a stress hormone)

• Shorten recovery time for athletes; improve performance

• Relieve scar tissue, soften fascia, and release adhesions

• Increase venous return, lymph flow, and metabolic balance

• Enhance lubrication of synovial joints with Range of Motion (ROM) and improve the efficiency in joint movements

• Stimulate digestive function and facilitate bowel movement

• Reduce anxiety, encourage deep breathing, and improve sleep

• Increase Qi (the body’s life force or energy), promote feelings of well-being, and enhance quality of life

• Repetitive tasks, sports, and repeating certain movements, can result in:  Aching, Tenderness, Weakness, Swelling, Tingling, Numbness, Loss of flexibility, Spasms in the muscles

• Repetitive strain injuries include tendonitis, bursitis, and nerve impingement.  

• Good posture, body mechanics, massage, and stretching can help the body maintain general wellness and productivity.