Expected benefits of massage therapy
As more and more people seek wellness and balance in their lives, massage therapy is becoming part of a new health care model. More than one out of every six people have sought massage therapy for relaxation, pain relief, rehabilitation, general wellness or specific health concerns. Research shows that over 80% of all illnesses are related to stress and that massage therapy can help alleviate stress in our daily lives. Specifically, massage therapy can:
- Aid relaxation, helping you breathe and move more easily
- Enhance capacity for calm thinking, mental alertness, and creativity
- Foster feelings of well-being and peace of mind
- Increase awareness of mind-body connection
- Relieve muscular tension and stiffness
- Alleviate pain and decrease inflammation
- Provide greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Improve circulation of blood and lymph
- Reduce blood pressure
- Relieve pregnancy-related discomfort
- Relieve musculoskeletal problems and improve posture
- Strengthen the immune system
Massage Therapy and Health Conditions
In addition to being effective in relieving stress, scientific research shows that massage can help with a variety of health conditions, including the following:
- Anxiety and depression
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Chronic and acute pain
- Circulatory problems
- Digestive disorders
- Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Lower Back Pain
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive stress disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis
- Whiplash
