MASSAGE BENEFITS
Relaxation is what most people think of when they think of massage therapy. This is understandable because almost nothing is more soothing than a great massage - but there is much more to massage than one might think! Read the following to learn just how therapeutic massage therapy can be:
Stress Reduction:
Stress is a part of our everyday lives - but this doesn’t mean we have to let it cause pain, tension and even illness in our bodies. Massage therapy is a powerful weapon in the fight to eliminate stress and the negative effects it brings. By easing tension out of muscles and joints and increasing circulation in the body, therapeutic massage helps eliminate muscle pain and soreness. The better you feel, the less stress can play a negative role in your life. A session with a qualified therapist also offers a great way to set aside ‘you-time’ in a calming and soothing atmosphere.
Chronic Pain Relief:
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that can have negative effects on your quality of life. Therapeutic massage is effective in the relief of many chronic pain conditions - such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain, migraine and tension headaches, sciatica and many more. Using proven techniques, a qualified therapist can release muscle trigger points and help eliminate tension in muscles and other soft tissues – all while increasing blood circulation to areas that were previously constricted. This circulation helps to flush out toxins and lactic acid that can cause inflammation and pain. Getting rid of pain and increasing nutrient-filled blood circulation in chronic areas often leads to long term, positive effects.
Muscle Health and Injury Prevention:
By easing tension, eliminating toxin buildup and increasing the range of motion of your muscles, therapeutic massage contributes to your overall muscular health and helps to prevent injury. Therapeutic massage lengthens muscle fibers - making them more relaxed, toxin-free and flexible. And in the event of an accident where muscle tissues can be affected, healthy muscles are more likely to resist serious injury and heal more rapidly. People almost always feel better after stretching - therapeutic massage helps lengthen muscle fibers to keep your muscles feeling the way they do after a great stretch!
Overall Health Benefits
You don’t have to have a pain condition or be stressed out to benefit from therapeutic massage. The overall health benefits are reason enough. Massage therapy calms the nervous system, leading to better sleep - which is a great step to better health! By increasing your circulation to keep nutrients flowing to the soft tissues of your body, boosting your immune system and increasing lymph flow, the overall health benefits of therapeutic massage can play an important role in helping you to achieve your overall wellness goals!
*All therapists of BodyWork Therapeutic Massage Associates, LLC are licensed and insured.
