Therapeutic Massage plays a dynamic role in Better Health by encouraging the body’s process of healing. It does this through the elimination of toxins trapped in muscle and connective tissues, as well as, by stimulating and enhancing overall immunity. Furthermore, massage physically aids the body to (just plain) feel better at each step of the journey from “Where I Am Now…” to “Where I Want to Be…” in terms of your health.
Many times, modern pharmaceuticals are a necessary component to the process of balance and healing. More often than not, however, pharmaceuticals are over-prescribed, misused, or under-monitored simply because our culture has come to expect “convenient” recovery times. Not to mention, how we even tolerate unpleasant side affects so that we can return to our daily routines quicker…trading “true healing” for “feeling better fast”.
Book an AppointmentClinical Studies in Therapeutic Massage have shown it improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, increases joint range-of-motion and flexibility. It reduces many common ailments such as stress, muscle tightness, aches and pains – even anxiety and depression. On top of that, physically – it feels great! (For a more complete list of the many, many positive effects of massage, see below.)
Are there any benefits to receiving therapeutic massage and bodywork… …you know, other than it feeling so good!? Of course!
Massage can:
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow – the body’s natural defense system. Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.Increase joint flexibility. Relieve migraine pain. Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion. Lessen depression and anxiety. Ease medication dependence. Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks. Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation. Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling. Reduce spasms and cramping. Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles. Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller. Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts. Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin. Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
It’s a Powerful Ally!
There’s no denying the power of bodywork! And, regardless of the adjective we use to describe it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management)… Massage Therapy can be a powerful ally in your health care regimen.
Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent (90%) of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress.
This translates into:
Decreased anxiety
Enhanced sleep quality
Greater energy
Improved concentration
Increased circulation
Reduced fatigue
Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance that bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more measurable and tangible physical benefits.
Profound Effects
In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes surge throughout the body. And, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:
Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less joint stiffness and pain.
Asthmatic children show better pulmonary 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 syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
Pre-term infants have improved weight gain.
Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch—which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, the medical community is actively embracing bodywork, and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal intensive care units. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage practitioners and even spas to treat post surgery or pain patients as part of the recovery process.
Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits!
Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.
How Fast Will I Get Results With A Deep Tissue Massage?
It’s important to be realistic about what one massage can achieve. Many people ask for more pressure, thinking that if the therapist just pushes hard enough, they can get rid of all their knots in an hour. This just won’t happen. In fact, undoing chronic knots and tension built up over a lifetime is best achieved with an integrated program that includes exercise, work on your posture and ways of moving, relaxation techniques and a regular program of massage.
Be Well & Stay Well with Regular Massage Therapy!