Benefits
of Massage
Massage therapy is fast gaining recognition in the field
of healthcare for it’s important contribution to overall
health and well-being. There is now a substantial amount
of research which suggests that massage therapy provides
significant health benefits for Infant development, chronic
pain and fatigue syndromes, sleep disorders, autoimmune
disorders, and musculoskeletal pain. Massage has been shown
to reduce blood pressure and induce a state of relaxation
that can equal many hours of sleep. Other important benefits
of massage are:
- Massage Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained
ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation
of excessive scar tissues
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused
during sport or work related activities
- Pomotes deeper and easier breathing
- Helps restore natural sleep
- Reduces blood pressure
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects
of eye-strain and TMJ dysfunction
- Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
- Improves posture
- Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph
fluids
- Strengthens the immune system
- Treats chronic musculoskeletal problems
- Rehabilitation post operative
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