Why Massage ?

Massage feels great! It’s also known to support healing, boost energy, reduce recovery time after an injury, ease pain, enhance relaxation, thus reducing stress and anxiety, relieve depression and enhance well-being. Massage relaxes the muscles and improves blood circulation thus soothing away the aches and pains of stiff and sore muscles. In fact, studies have found that massage relieves chronic back pain more effectively than other treatments (including acupuncture and conventional medical care for this condition) and, in many cases, costs less than other treatments for this common health problem.

Massage benefits those that are very active, as well as those that are very inactive. For individuals that are active in sports or working out, massage, by increasing the flow of blood and lymph, will help keep the muscles free of excessive buildup of lactic acid. For individuals that are unable to exercise, massage is especially helpful because the lymphatic system needs movement for it to flow - thus if your inactive, your bodies natural ability to remove toxins is comprimised.This is why it’s especially important for bedridden patients to receive massage on a regular basis.

Massage benefits both the young and old. The elderly can find it especially helpful for easing away aching muscles. Mothers and their newborns can also benefit from massage. Mothers who massage their infants often feel less depressed and have better emotional bonds with their babies. Newborns who receive massage from their mothers also tend to cry less, and are more active, alert, and sociable. Premature babies who receive massage therapy have been shown to gain weight faster than preemies who do not receive this type of therapy. Infants who receive massage regularly may also sleep better, be less gassy or colicky, and have better body awareness as well as more regular digestion.

So, Massage feels great. But it’s also great for you. Have you had your massage lately?

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