More Americans are turning to therapeutic massage and bodywork treatment to provide relaxation, relieve tension associated with the daily stresses of their busy lives, or simply to help maintain good health and achieve a balanced lifestyle. Oh, and let's not forget how great it feels to be treated and pampered!
Massage therapy is an effective treatment for increasing flexibility and function of joints, tissue, tendons and ligaments. The results can be profound due to the release of fascial and muscular adhesions, increase in circulation and decrease in pain. Some other significant benefits are,
- Relieves Stress
- Encourages Relaxation
- Improves Posture
- Improves Circulation
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Helps Manage Pain
- Relaxes Muscles
- Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion
- Relieves Tension-related Headaches
- Strengthens The Immune System
- Enhances Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Improves Rehabilitation After Injury
Recent scientific research also proves that massage therapy may increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions including but not limited to:
- Allergies
- Depression and Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Asthma and Bronchitis
- Circulatory Problems
- Insomnia
- Sports Injuries
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorders