Massage therapy can be extremely beneficial for everyone. In general, many of us are touch-deprived and therefore tend to avoid massages. The following are just some of the reasons you should consider getting a massage. Learn more about massage techniques on the Massage & Relaxation Main page.
Description: Benefits of Massage
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and helps reduce muscle shortening for those with a restricted range of motion.
- Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph — the body’s natural defense system — helping protect against toxins. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the activity of cells that fight cancer.
- Improves circulation of blood and lymph, which enhances the condition of the body’s largest organ — the skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured or overused muscles.
- Releases endorphins — the body’s natural painkillers — and is used to help control and relieve pain in chronic illness, injury, and post-surgical recovery.
- Reduces post-surgical adhesions and edema, and can help realign scar tissue once healing has occurred.
- Improves range of motion and decreases discomfort for those with low back pain.
- Reduces muscle spasms and cramping.
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts, and alleviates post-exercise soreness for athletes at any level.
- Assists expectant mothers by promoting shorter labor, reducing the need for medication, lowering depression and anxiety, and shortening hospital stays.
Advice: Benefits of Massage
Sports massage can aid recovery and enhance performance.
For Flash Mavi by Josh Rosheisen (getfitandmassage.com)
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