Ever wonder why massage therapy is so good for you? Well, we’ve come up with a list of what we think are some of the top benefits of bodywork treatments. Other than the fact that medicine can be so impersonal these days, massage is drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic. It helps the body’s natural ability to heal itself. So, here we go…our list of top benefits for receiving regular massage sessions.
It increases your body’s circulation, making it more efficient, and allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
It stimulates the flow of lymph, which is the body’s natural defense system, against toxic invaders. (sounds scary, huh?)
Both of the two above benefits can improve the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin!
This one is a given – Massage relaxes, works, and softens injured and overused muscles.
If you have ever experienced spasms and cramping, it’s not fun. Did you know bodywork can help reduce this?
Massage can increase joint flexibility.
This one is important for athletes and those that do manual labor for a living. Regular massage can reduce recovery time from overexertion, help prepare for strenuous workouts and activity and can eliminate subsequent pains.
It releases endorphins which is the body’s natural painkiller. For this reason, massage is often used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
Massage can help reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred. It’s important to make massage a part of recovery.
Finally, low back pain is one of the most common complaints we see among patients. Regular massage can improve your range-of-motion and decrease discomfort for patients with low back pain.
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