Massage therapy helps you relax, realign and rejuvenate.  There are many positive aspects to receiving massage treatments on an ongoing basis.

 

Massage therapy assist the soft tissues of the body to realign, and balance is returned to the skeleton, therefore, much less strain is imposed on the nervous system.  This results in better posture and freer movement, which greatly reduces risk of injury.  Coordination is also improved. Receiving ongoing massage treatments reduces the amount of energy used in holding chronically contracted muscles, increases the overall vitality and promotes clearer thinking.  All the body's systems benefit from having more energy available to fuel them.

 

Below are some of the many health benefits to receiving massage treatments:

 

Massage treatments have been proven to be one of the most effective methods for acheiving relief from stress, anxiety and depression.  Research studies show massage therapy actually boosts the body's immune system, which can become compromised from extended periods of stress.  Massage boosts the body's immune system by reducing the level of the hormone cortisol and increasing the hormones serotonin and dopamine, which in turn reduces stress, anxiety and depression.

 

Therapeutic massage promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness and enhances the capacity for calm and creative thinking.  Massage makes us aware of our daily stress levels, which allows us to recognize what true relaxation feels like so we can more easily recreate it ourselves, before stress becomes chronic and damaging.  Having this relief from stress increases energy levels and vitality, as well as enhances the ability to cope with and enjoy daily living.

 

Receiving massage facilitates circulation because the pressure created by the treatment technique actually moves blood through the congested areas.  The release of this pressure causes new blood to flow into these areas, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into the tissues and vital organs.  Circulation of the lymph fluid, which carries metabolic waste away from muscles is also increased, resulting in lower blood pressure and improved body function.

 

Two more results of receiving massage treatments are the elimination of toxins in the muscles and the release of energizing endorphins.  These significantly reduce muscle pain.

 

Massage is an intelligent, healthy and substance-free choice to assist in sleep.  Massage increases serotonin, which plays a role in sleep.  Serotonin is converted by the brain into melatonin.  Melatonin, a hormone released to quiet and reset the part of the brain that prepares us for sleep, is also increased.  As a result, sleep is enhanced for greater vitality, clearer thinking and an overall healthier well-being.

 

Massage can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event.  Massage helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pain of the athlete at any level.  Athletes have discovered that massage promotes flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, helps prevent injuries and prepares them to compete at their absolute best.