Benefits Of Massage
There is no denying of the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your health care regimen.
What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:
- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Eases medication dependence.
- Enhances immune system by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
- Helps with Atrophy
- Helps athletes in their recovery from strenuous workouts.
- Improves the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
- Improves flexibility.
- Helps with depression and anxiety.
- Promotes tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pumps oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduces post surgery adhesion, swelling and recovery time
- Reduces spasms and cramping.
- Relaxes and softens injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Releases endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain
- Improves circulation
- Reduces stress hormones
- Reduces varicose veins
- Helps eliminate Lactic acid in the muscle tissue
