The long list of benefits of massage therapy

The Benefits of Massage

Massage can feel like a total treat, but it may be because it has so many health benefits! It really should be seen more like a three monthly hygiene visit than just a treat during that occasional Spa Day.

 Are you ready for the long list of health benefits?

• Reduces or eliminates lower back/chronic back/migraine/tension headache/muscle/burn injury/arthritic pain thus eases medication dependence
• Reduces or eliminates muscular tension
• Reduces or eliminates postural stress
• Reduces postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
• Reduces spasms and cramping.
• Reduces scar tissue and stretch marks by promoting tissue regeneration
• Reduces lower diastolic blood pressure
• Reduces water retention
• Reduces cramping.

• Improves sleep by promoting relaxation
• Improves immunity by stimulating lymph flow, the body’s natural defense system, and boosting the body’s white blood cell count
• Improves circulation, meaning oxygen and nutrients are delivered to tissues and vital organs
• Improves the condition of the skin – the largest organ in the body
• Improves joint mobility and flexibility.
• Improves lymphatic drainage.
• Improves range of motion
• Improves clarity and perspective
• Improves pulmonary function and peak air flow.

• Releases endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
• Relaxes and softens injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Assists with shorter, easier labour for expectant mothers
• Assists athletes preparing or recovering from strenuous workouts
• Exercises and stretches weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Soothes anxiety and depression – it is said that 90% of disease is stress related.

Massage therapy can result in physiological and chemical changes which cascade throughout the body.