Massage Therapy
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts, dating back with the Chinese 3000 years. Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy also has proven beneficial for many chronic conditions including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, depression and more.
The Benefits of Massage:
- Alleviate lower-back pain and improve range of motion
- Ease medication dependence
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow – the body’s natural defense system
- Increase joint flexibility
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
- Lessen depression and anxiety
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
- Helps improve circulation
- Releases endorphins – amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller
- Reduce spasms and cramping
- Relax and soften injured, tired and overused muscles
- To relax and rejuvenate
There’s no denying the power of massage. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reason we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.