What Are The Benefits of Massage?

Massage is soft tissue manipulation using different styles of strokes, techniques and depths of pressure. I've been in this profession for over twelve years, and what I've found to be most effective is a broad, deep pressure with long smooth strokes, applying only the depth of pressure that feels great for the individual on my table at that time.

Massage isn't capable of curing any serious or life-threatening medical disorders, but it can provide relief from symptoms of anxiety, tension, depression, insomnia, stress, as well as back pain, headache, muscle pain, and some forms of chronic pain.

Minor sports injuries and prepetitive stress injuries can be relieved with massage.

The improved circulation of blood and the manipulation of muscles throughout the body, through massage, have profound impact on tissue metabolism, lymph movement, and in the elimination of waste and harmful particles from the bloodstream.

Regular massage:

• Relaxes the body and mind.
• Improves the posture.
• Dilates the blood vessels, improving the circulation throughout the body.
• Acts as a mechanical cleanser, eliminating wastes and toxic debris.
• Helps loosen contracted, shortened muscles and can stimulate weak, flaccid muscles.
• Can sedate or stimulate the nervous system, depending on the type and length of treatment given.
• Improves general circulation, increasing nutrition of the tissues and joints.
• Reduces swelling, lessens pain and facilitates movement, especially during injury rehabilitation.
• Can speed recovery from the fatigue that occurs after exercise.
• Enhances skin condition.
• Provides stretching action to both muscles and connective tissues that surround them and many other parts of the body, thus helping to keep these tissues elastic.
• Helps muscles to heal faster and more completely after a workout.