Massage
Benefits of massage
Benefits to muscular system
- Massage increases the blood supply and nutrition to the muscles
- Relaxes the muscles, reducing spasms, tension and cramping
- Reduces and breaks down adhesions and fibrosis
- Stretches the connective tissue
- Helps to restore and maintain good muscle tone
- Helps to prevent muscular atrophy (wasting from injury or paralysis)
Benefits to skeletal system
- Massage improves the circulation and nutrition of the joints and increases range of movement
- Reduces joint strain and compression through releasing tight muscles and tendons
- Helps to improve and maintain posture
Benefits to circulatory system
- Massage increases the nutrition of the tissues
- Enhances the elimination of waste products, reducing appearance of cellulite
- Helps to reduce swelling and water retention
- Increases number of red blood cells in your circulation
- Reduces pulse rate and lowers blood pressure
- Assists lymphatic circulation, enhancing the immune system
Benefits to nervous system
- Massage is known to increase endorphin secretion (natural painkillers)
- Promotes a deep state of relaxation
- Helps to manage stress, focus and clear the mind
- Encourages self-esteem and a general feeling of wellbeing
- Helps to improve and maintain posture
Ailments that will benefit from massage treatment?
- Stress related disorders such as migraines, frozen shoulders, nervous exhaustion, headaches, and eye strain
- Sports and accidental injuries ,sprains, strains, whiplash
- Abdominal problems such as cramps, irritable bowel, constipation
- Back and shoulder problems