The Multitude of Benefits through Massage
Recent studies have proven that massage therapy provides much more benefits than just the luxury of being pampered and relaxation. It is what is going on in our bodily systems while receiving a massage where we begin to reep the benefits of this new age restoration of health. Listed below is a list of some of the physical health benefits you will receive once you decide to incorporate massage therapy into your health maintenance plan.
- Lowers blood pressure
- Increases circulation and lymph flow
- Relaxes muscles while detoxing muscle tissue
- Improves range of motion
- Increases endorphin release (our bodies natural medicine)
- Boosts the immune system
- Helps complete recovery from exercise and/or injury
- Decreases pain caused by migraines
- Reduces formation of scar tissue caused by injury
- Reduces muscle spasms
Lets not fail to realize that we are what we think and that whatever crosses our minds or our thoughts affects our health just as much as anything else in our lives. Listed below are some of the mental benefits you will receive once you choose to incorporate massage therapy into your life.
- Reduces anxiety
- Helps relieve depression
- Stimulates peace of mind
- Promotes inner peace
- Improves mental alertness
- Creates body awareness
- Fosters a feeling of well-being/acceptance
- Enhances calm thinking and creativity
Depending on the need of the client hydrotherapy is incorporated during the session to relieve pain or stress to a certain area of the body. Heat increases blood flow which is one of our bodies natural healing medicines. The nerves receive impulses through the skin once heat or cold is applied then sending stimulation deeper into the body lessening pain sensitivity. Heat is generally used for reducing pain from chronic disease or illness whereas cold is generally used for reducing inflammation due to injury or strain. Ice compression can also be used for reducing headache pain.
Aromatherapy will be provided free of charge during each session. The use of essential oils has been proven to stimulate our limbic system, which is the part of our brain that allows us to experience moods, emotions, memory and learning. Clients can either experience the benefits of aromatherapy either by absorption with the use of aromatherapy creams or oils or simply by inhalation.
