The Benefits of Massage
Massage has been used for many years to help counteract stress and tension in our lives. It may rejuvenate the body, helping to rebalance it and therefore boost the immune system to fight infection.
Many common illnesses can be stress related or linked to stress in our lives. Stress can depress the body’s immune system making it more vulnerable to various infections. When combined with other factors, including poor diet and lack of sleep, stress levels can rise and can bring on the following:
- High blood pressure
- Migraine
- Sleeping problems
- Digestive problems
- Aches and pains
- Depression
- Lack of concentration
- Irritability
- Skin problems
The benefits of massage are:
- Eases pain and stiffness
- Promotes relaxation of body and mind to relieve and help combat the stress and strains of our busy lives.
- Relaxation of tense, contracted muscles. Regular massage may help keep the muscles working to their fullest capacity.
- Increased blood flow to muscles and joints, allowing more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, which speeds up recovery of damaged muscles. This speeds up the removal of waste products, like lactic acid and carbon dioxide, preventing fatigue.
- Loosening and releasing adhesions in the muscles, enabling the muscles to move smoothly over the joints, allowing more mobility in those joints and increasing the range of movement.