Massage is not just a luxury. There are many more benefits than you may realize. Here are just a few of the many benefits.
~LISA ROGERS
CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST, HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER
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When you think of massage, you probably think the pain you have been experiencing, or the stress you would like to relieve, would probably benefit very much from Massage Therapy! With massage being one of the oldest healing techniques known; you can bet there are many more benefits than relief for a sore neck.
Depression
and Anxiety
In study after study, massage has been shown to reduce the stress hormone found in the body both immediately after a massage and also long term when you receive regular massages. Because both depression and anxiety can manifest in many different physical ways, as well as emotional, massage can have an impact on the whole body, mind and spirit.
In study after study, massage has been shown to reduce the stress hormone found in the body both immediately after a massage and also long term when you receive regular massages. Because both depression and anxiety can manifest in many different physical ways, as well as emotional, massage can have an impact on the whole body, mind and spirit.
Chronic
Headaches
Headaches and migraines can be greatly reduced with the aid of Massage Therapy. Headaches are often caused by tension in muscles. A skilled therapist will know which muscles they need to access, and how to access them to bring you the greatest relief. Your therapist may even give you stretches and exercises to try at home to facilitate quicker and long term healing.
Increased Range of Motion
Our bodies are designed to keep going no matter what, and it will do what it has to in an effort to keep your eyes level. Often times our range of motion is decreased and we don’t even realize it. Have you noticed that you turn your head to back up your car and you just can’t quite look as far as you used to? That is decreased range of motion in your neck, and it is very common. Another common area in which we feel decreased range of motion is in the hip joint. Most people really don’t even notice it has happened, but it can lead to severe hip pain. Massage can greatly improve range of motion and often times completely restore your range of motion. In any event, it is best to begin receiving regular massage as soon as possible as the body will “glue” itself to the position it thinks it is supposed to be in.
Headaches and migraines can be greatly reduced with the aid of Massage Therapy. Headaches are often caused by tension in muscles. A skilled therapist will know which muscles they need to access, and how to access them to bring you the greatest relief. Your therapist may even give you stretches and exercises to try at home to facilitate quicker and long term healing.
Increased Range of Motion
Our bodies are designed to keep going no matter what, and it will do what it has to in an effort to keep your eyes level. Often times our range of motion is decreased and we don’t even realize it. Have you noticed that you turn your head to back up your car and you just can’t quite look as far as you used to? That is decreased range of motion in your neck, and it is very common. Another common area in which we feel decreased range of motion is in the hip joint. Most people really don’t even notice it has happened, but it can lead to severe hip pain. Massage can greatly improve range of motion and often times completely restore your range of motion. In any event, it is best to begin receiving regular massage as soon as possible as the body will “glue” itself to the position it thinks it is supposed to be in.
Assist
with Increased Sports Performance
Massage Therapy can improves circulation, and can reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery rate. Athletes can especially benefit from massage because it can help injuries heal faster by promoting blood flow and loosening muscle fibers.
Massage Therapy can improves circulation, and can reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery rate. Athletes can especially benefit from massage because it can help injuries heal faster by promoting blood flow and loosening muscle fibers.
Reduced
Muscle Fatigue
Because Massage can improve circulation throughout the body, many people report that they have much better workouts when receiving regular massage. Blood brings oxygen to all your muscles, when your muscles are tight and restricting or limiting blood flow, your muscles cannot work to their full capacity. Thus, massage improves the fatigue muscles can endure.
Because Massage can improve circulation throughout the body, many people report that they have much better workouts when receiving regular massage. Blood brings oxygen to all your muscles, when your muscles are tight and restricting or limiting blood flow, your muscles cannot work to their full capacity. Thus, massage improves the fatigue muscles can endure.
Better
Sleep
Massage has been shown to reduce sleep disturbances. Many sleep problems are caused by stress and anxiety. Massage has been shown to reduce stress hormone in the body and increase serotonin levels. In addition to reducing the feeling of stress, anxiety and depression, regular massage can help you sleep better.
Massage has been shown to reduce sleep disturbances. Many sleep problems are caused by stress and anxiety. Massage has been shown to reduce stress hormone in the body and increase serotonin levels. In addition to reducing the feeling of stress, anxiety and depression, regular massage can help you sleep better.
Reduce or Eliminate Tingling
in Hands and Fingers
Often time the
tingling in your hands and fingers is caused by tight muscles in the neck and
shoulder area. A skilled Therapist may be able to relieve the pain
associated with these tight muscles, and many people feel some relief
instantly.
Better Focus and Mental Clarity
Better Focus and Mental Clarity
Massage has been shown to greatly increase mental clarity and focus. It has even been shown to assist with increased speed and accuracy in math computations!
These are only a few of the many benefits associated with therapeutic massage. Contact your massage therapist and make an appointment to assess whether you would benefit from massage.
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