Research has shown that massage therapy is beneficial emotionally, socially, physically and mentally. It helps to relieve
anxiety and depression, improves sleep, increases flexibility and strength, improves lymphatic flow for a stronger immune system, increases blood circulation,reduces pain and improves cognitive ability. In economically challenging times, it is vital to invest in preventative healthcare.
Massage can help the elderly maintain and improve their overall health as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced or lost due to aging. Depression and psychological stress are common in today's society. Massage therapy provides vital human contact, nurturing and support.
Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues.
Bodywork can:
- Improve range of motion.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain.
Increase the Benefits
with Frequent Visits
Here’s the beauty of bodywork: its benefits are compounded when massage is utilized as a frequent therapy. The more you get, the more it does. Taking part in this form of regularly-scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year.
Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.
