Why Massage?
Touch is an important element of human behavior. Therefore, therapeutic massage or massage therapy can have a positive and meaningful impact on people's lives in physical, psychological, and emotional ways. Massage is extremely helpful for many people in the reduction of stress and the alleviation of pain. Scientific studies have shown that emotional, mental, and physical stress stimulates the autonomic nervous system. (Selye, 1946) The resulting response, commonly called "fight or flight," physically prepares the body for action. Part of this readying process includes muscle tension. Prolonged stress and associated tension can create anxiety, physical pain, and discomfort. Massage therapy can reduce anxiety and help muscles to relax. Call us today and get yourself on the road to less stress and a healthier lifestyle!
Here is a list of only some of the benefits of therapeutic massage:
Physiological and Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage- Aids in stress relief and relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments, by increasing circulation and movement.
- Helps alleviate chronic muscular pain, especially from repetitive stress injuries
- Aids in formation of functional scar tissue
- Alleviates muscles spasms and is especially helpful in breaking the pain/spasm cycle
- Improves joint flexibility and range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance, both during training and on the day of the event.
- Aids in proprioceptive awareness
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing, through release of holding patterns and physical restrictions
- Mechanically and physiologically improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
- Reduces blood pressure, by helping with the relaxation response of the body
- Fosters peace of mind and reduces anxiety
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Helps relieve mental stress
- Improves the body's ability to recognize and respond to stress
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creative thought
- Helps satisfy needs for caring and a nurturing touch
- Fosters a feeling of well-being
- Increases awareness of mind-body connection