Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues to enhance patient health and well-being.
The benefits of massage go way beyond relieving tension and pain in the body. Here is a list of the many benefits that comes from regular massage therapy sessions.
- Physical Benefits
Relieves stress and aids relaxation, decreases muscle tension and stiffness, fosters healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments, lessens pain and swelling, minimizes formation of excessive scar tissue, diminishes muscle spasms, provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion, enhances athletic performance, improves circulation of blood and lymph fluids, lowers blood pressure, improves tension-related headaches and effects of eyestrain, enhances the health of skin, improves posture and strengthens the immune system.
- Mental Benefits
Promotes peace of mind, elevates a relaxed state of mental alertness, relieves mental stress, improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately.
- Emotional Benefits
Establishes a feeling of well-being, diminishes levels of anxiety, enhances awareness of mind body connection.
