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Massage Therapy
Offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach
based on the body's natural ability to
heal itself. Yes, it is a wonderful "feel good" therapy, but it's benefits far exceed this! |
Were you aware massage may also help you
in these areas?
- Increasing Circulation
allowing the body to pump more oxygen
and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulating the Lymph System
(the body's natural defense) against
toxic invaders.
For example, in breast cancer patients, massage
has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer
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- Relaxing and Softening Injured and Overused Muscles
- Reducing Muscle Spasms and Cramping
- Increasing Joint Flexibility
- Reducing Recovery Time
for strenuous workouts and eliminating
subsequent pains of the athlete at any level
- Releasing endorphins (the body's natural painkiller)
For this
reason, massage is being incorporated into treatment for chronic
illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve
pain
- Reducing Post-Surgery Effects
of
adhesions and edema and reducing and realigning
scar tissue after healing has occurred
- Improving Range of Motion and decreasing discomfort for patients
with low back pain
- Relieving Pain for migraine sufferers and decreasing the need
for medication
- Providing Exercise and Stretching for atrophied muscles and
reducing shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range
of motion
- Contributing to Shorter Labor and reduced tearing for expectant
mothers, as well as lessening the need for medication, minimizing
depression and anxiety, and shortening hospital stays.
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Massage has been proven beneficial in treating cancer-related fatigue,
sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, immunity
suppression, spinal cord injury, autism,
post-operative surgery,
age-related disorders, infertility, eating disorders, smoking cessation,
and depression, to name just a few.
(Information provided by www.massagetherapy.com)
Contact us today to schedule your next massage! |
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