Massage Reduces the Effects of Stress
Research studies conducted in the United
States, Europe, and Asia have documented that beyond the fact that massage
"feels good" it also has an impressive range of physical, mental, and
emotional benefits. Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are
for stress related complaints.
Massage activates your body's
Parasympathetic nervous system which counteracts your body's negative
response to stress by reducing muscle tension and allowing your heart rate,
blood pressure and circulation to return to normal.
Relaxes Tense Muscles
Stress, Injury, Overuse, Misuse and Poor
Cirulation can all cause pain and discomfort as well as restricted range of
motion.
Massage stretches and loosens tight
mucles and connective tissue helping to reduce pain and increase your range
of motion.
Increases Blood Circulation
When muscles are tight or in a state of
chronic tension the flow of blood and lymph (the system which helps remove
toxins) is decreased. Blood brings in new nutrients and oxygen for cells to
use for optimum function and lymph is the system which removes toxins so
they do not build up.
Massage helps increase the flow of both
blood and lymph so that energy producing nutrients and oxygen are brought
into the cells as well as metabolic wastes being carried away. This leads to
an increase in energy.
Decreases Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is caused by either injury or
illness.
Massage helps to reduce chronic pain by
activating nerve receptor signals to temporarily block chronic pain
signals from reaching the brain. Secondly massage stimulates the release of
endorphins (the body's natural pain killer) into the brain and nervous system
to reduce the feelings of pain.
Strengthens the Immune System
The Lymphatic System plays a major role in
fighting off infection and healing injuries.
Massage increases the circulation of lymph
throughout the body thus helping your body to recover from as well as fight
off infection and recover from injuries and illness faster.
"If you have massage every week, you will
have 2/3 less illness." H. Gruenn, M.D., Los Angeles, CA
Can Improve Nerve Function
Muscle tension can press on nerves causing
numbness, tingling, or pain, i.e.: sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome etc.
Massage may reduce or eliminate the pain
caused by the pressure on nerves by relaxing the involved muscles and
increasing nerve function.
Helps You Sleep Better
Tension and stress from everyday living can
disrupt your sleep leaving you tired and emotionally drained.
Massage relaxes tense muscles, calms your
nervous system and helps your breathing to become deeper which encourages a
good nights sleep.
Improves Skin Tone
Smog, sun, and poor diet all tend to take a
toll on your skin. Pores become blocked from smog and poor diet and skin
becomes dryer with age.
Massage dilates the blood capillaries of
the skin and helps unclog blocked sebaceous glands (oil producing glands of
the skin) helping to moisturize your skin leading to improved skin texture.
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