The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy dates back more than 3,000 years ago and was used in ancient Chinese, Hindu, and Egyptian cultures for a variety of problems.
Many people today have discovered the numerous healing benefits of massage. Massage therapy is not only a standard part of many physical rehabilitation programs, but it is also proven to help many chronic conditions including arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetics, premenstrual syndrome,and depression.
In today's hectic, fast-paced world, stress and tension can wear down your immune system, leading to chronic diseases and illness. Massage therapy helps relieve the tension, allowing you to live a healthier life.
Below is a sample of some client's experience with massage therapy. See the AMTA for more research on the benefits of massage therapy.
- Minimize low-back pain and improve movement, especially when caused by injury.
- Enhance immune system functioning by stimulating lymph flow – the body’s natural defense system.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts or injuries.
- Relieve migraine pain.
- Improve circulation by increasing the amount of oxygen and other nutrients to the body's vital organs.
- Increase flexibility and range of motion.
- Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.