Massage therapy has physical and emotional benefits when done regularly.
Here are a few ways massage supports your body/mind:
Pain Relief: Regular massages help with pain management. The therapist can concentrate on stiff muscles and specific problem areas, loosening them and increasing blood circulation. This relieves pain from headaches and back pain, sports injuries, arthritis, tendonitis and many other common conditions. You may not need as much pain medication if you get massages regularly.
Immune System Support: Many studies have shown regular massages support immune system function and decrease anxiety and stress-related hormones that can lower immunity.
Stress Management: Regular massages are an effective stress- management technique. Stress is often caused by being over-committed and overwhelmed with home, work and family obligations. A weekly or bi-weekly massage forces you to take time out just for yourself for a relaxing, stress reducing activity.
Management of Emotional Disorders: Massage therapy can help you to manage emotional disorders such as depression or anxiety as part of an overall treatment plan. Massage is soothing, nurturing and relaxing. It can improve your state of mind if you concentrate on releasing negative thoughts during the treatment.
Relaxation: Massage has been shown to relax nearly everyone who receives it. Clients leave feeling calmer and more relaxed after a massage and report having slept better after a session.
Muscle Aches: Massage can work the tension and spasms out of muscles. Clients often report feeling better about symptoms including tension, back pain, joint pain and posture problems.
Here are a few ways massage supports your body/mind:
Pain Relief: Regular massages help with pain management. The therapist can concentrate on stiff muscles and specific problem areas, loosening them and increasing blood circulation. This relieves pain from headaches and back pain, sports injuries, arthritis, tendonitis and many other common conditions. You may not need as much pain medication if you get massages regularly.
Immune System Support: Many studies have shown regular massages support immune system function and decrease anxiety and stress-related hormones that can lower immunity.
Stress Management: Regular massages are an effective stress- management technique. Stress is often caused by being over-committed and overwhelmed with home, work and family obligations. A weekly or bi-weekly massage forces you to take time out just for yourself for a relaxing, stress reducing activity.
Management of Emotional Disorders: Massage therapy can help you to manage emotional disorders such as depression or anxiety as part of an overall treatment plan. Massage is soothing, nurturing and relaxing. It can improve your state of mind if you concentrate on releasing negative thoughts during the treatment.
Relaxation: Massage has been shown to relax nearly everyone who receives it. Clients leave feeling calmer and more relaxed after a massage and report having slept better after a session.
Muscle Aches: Massage can work the tension and spasms out of muscles. Clients often report feeling better about symptoms including tension, back pain, joint pain and posture problems.