Benefits
Benefits of Massage
Circulation of body fluids
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Stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation
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Increases number of red blood cells
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Dilated blood vessels improving circulation in congested areas
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Increased blood flow can help to relieve muscular and joint pain
Cleansing of body fluids
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Removal lactic acid from fatigued and/or sore muscle
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Stimulates lymphatic flow to filter out congested toxins and waste products
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Reduce edema of extremities
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Increases kidney action to remove wastes of protein metabolism
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Increase retention of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur to aid in bone repair
Body tissues
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Increases the flexibility and range of motion of joints
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Tissues are stretched, firmed and toned
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Increased tissue nutrition and metabolism allows accelerated recovery from fatigue and injury
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Prevents or delays muscular atrophy, resulting from inactivity caused by injury, age or illness
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Reduces scar tissue
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Prevents build up of deposits in joints and minimize joint swelling
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Increases the ability of muscular tissue to recover quickly and efficiently
Emotional
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Satisfies the natural need to be touched by a caring hand
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Removes lactic acid
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Reduces the anxiety level
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Relaxation induces a feeling of physical, mental and emotional well being (reduction of excess stress)
Relaxation
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Releases muscle spasm
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Relieves jet lag
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Relieves sleeplessness
Other benefits
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Helps digestion and absorption
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Relieves constipation by increased blood circulation
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Energy is more quickly restored through massage than a rest of the same length of time
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Stimulates the body’s ability to fight allergies
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Relieves pain, reduce infections and degenerative diseases by increasing lymphatic and venous circulation