Benefits.
Massage Therapy has benefits far beyond the wonderful relaxation and stress relieving qualities for which is it most widely known. Scientific studies have also shown that massage therapy can:
Relieve headache pain and reduce the frequency of migraine attacks
Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion
Decrease depression and anxiety
Relieve the pain of Fibromyalgia
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays
Ease medication dependence
Bolster the immune system by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system
Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller
Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
Reduce spasms and cramping
Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin
Increase joint flexibility
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling
Be sure to let the therapist know of any conditions that you are dealing with, so that the massage can be tailored to most benefit you and your particular needs. Communication is the key to receiving not just a good massage, but a great massage! For more information on the benefits of therapeutic massage visit: