Benefits of Massage

 Some benefits include calming the nervous system, which can frequently boost energy and alertness. The Immune system can also be boosted by massage by stimulating lymph flow, it is a natural defense, providing less opportunity for minor disease to enter the body systems. When done properly massage helps rejuvenate, relax and helps put you in a better state of mind. Massage will help alliviate low back pain and improve range of motion, ease medication dependance. Massage will excercise and streach weak tight and atrophied muscles. Massage helps athletes prepare for and recover from strenuous workouts.

Massage improves the condition of the bodies largest organ. The skin. Increases Joint flexibility, Lessens the effect of depression and anxiety, Promotes tissue regeneration, reduces scar tissue and streach marks, Pumps oxygen and nutrients into vital organs improving circulation, reduces post surgery adhesions and swelling, relaxes and softens injured, tired and overused muscles.The release of endorphins-amino acids that work as the bodies natural pain killer, relieving migrane pain and so much more...

There is no denying the power of bodywork, reguardless of the adjectives we assign to it (Pampering, rejuvenating, theraputic)or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief or pain management) Massage can be a powerful ally in your health care regiment. Experts estimate that 90 percent of disease is stress related. Perhaps nothing ages us faster (internally or externally) than high stress. While eliminating stress, anxiety and pressure altogether may be ideaistic, massage will with out a doubt help you manage that stress better. This translates into: Decreased anxiety, enhanced sleep quality, greater energy, improved consentration, increased circulation, reduced fatigue. Furthermore clients report a perspective of clarity after recieving a massage.The emotional balance that Bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible benefits. 

In response to massage, specific phyisiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body with profound effects. Research shows that with massage, arthritis sufferers note decreased stiffness, and fewer aches and pains. Athsmatic children show better pulminary function and increased peak air flow. Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching and anxiety. High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety and stress hormones. Premenstrual syndrom sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping. Preterm infants have improved weight gain.

Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch - which range from treating chronic disease, neurological disorders and injuries to allieviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently the medical community is actively embracing body work and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal  intensive care units. Many hospitals are also incorporating onsite massage practitioners to treat post surgery pain patients as part of the recovery process.

Increase the benefits with increased visits and regularly sceduled self care can play a huge part in how healthy you will be and how youthful you will remain with each passing year.  Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistant intervals is truly an investment in your health. Remember, just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn't make it any less theraputic. Concider massage appointments as a integral piece of your health and wellness plan.