The Benefits of Massage
If you want to do something that not only feels good but is really, really good for you – consider booking a massage. There is indisputable evidence from countless research studies that scientifically prove the benefits of massage. These benefits are far reaching – touching the physical, mental and emotional; here are some of the highlighted ones sourced from AMTA:
Physical Benefits of Massage
- Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing
- Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
- Reduces blood pressure
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
- Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
- Improves posture
- Strengthens the immune system
- Treats musculoskeletal problems
- Rehabilitation after injury
Mental Benefits of Massage
- Fosters peace of mind
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Helps relieve mental stress
- Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- Emotional benefits
- Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
- Fosters a feeling of well-being
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Creates body awareness
- Increases awareness of mind-body connection
There are not a lot of activities in life that only take an hour, feel great, are effortless, and bring such rewards!!! Enjoy a massage today!