Massage is deeply relaxing for the recipient and has become increasingly popular over recent years as a way to unwind, relax and treat oneself to a bit of 'me' time. Many people even opt for a massage every week and find that they benefit from it immensely.
Having a regular massage can have many benefits, not only to your body functions but also to your overall well-being. Massage, when properly administered, helps the body and mind tremendously. Here are just some of the physical benefits of massage therapy.
1. Improves blood circulation in the body - Massage eases and loosens our tense muscles, flushes more toxins from our system, which improves blood circulation and enables oxygen enriched blood to every cell in the body.
2. Repairs damaged tissues - Massage decreases the inflammation, promotes speedy recovery from any injuries and alleviates the pain caused by damaged parts, by improving our circulation, and is a great complementary therapy for anyone experiencing agonizing conditions.
3. Alleviates muscular aches and pains - The healing art of massage treats fatigue and stiffness in the muscular system. It induces good muscle tone which reduces cramp and breaks down any scar tissue you may have from an old injury. The muscles, ligaments and tendons are manipulated and stretched to keep them flexible, pliable and stronger and in good repair. Acupressure is a technique for relaxing and soothing sore muscles.
4. Reduces and can eliminate the pain. - Massage provides healing properties if you're ailing. If you suffer from an internal injury, such as pain or inflammation, a massage can dramatically even eliminate the pain. Why do you think professional athletes have so many massages? Since a massage goes to the core of the problem, you immediately begin to feel better.
5. Aids digestion and strengthens our immune system - Massage assists in detoxifying our body and improving our immune system by eliminating waste matter from our colon and improving our digestion
6. Helps disorders of the skeletal system -You will benefit immensely if you suffer from arthritis and the pain caused by stiff joints will decrease considerably
7. Improves the Lymphatic System - Massage helps to eliminate waste products and toxins from your body and reduce any swelling from an injury.
8.Improves breathing - Massage breaks down any mucus or bronchial secretions and eliminates them from the lungs which then improves the workings of your Respiratory System
9. Improves your skin. Within hours of a massage your skin becomes clearer and your complexion has a healthy glow as the blood circulation improves around the body.
The beneficial effects of massage and its power to heal have been known for centuries. However it is only fairly recently, through scientific studies, that we are beginning to understand the positive effects massage can have on our health. Massage is a generic term that covers a range of different strokes. Some are very specific and designed to treat a particular range of problems. Sports massage is one of these. Although not restricted purely to sports injury, it can be used to treat many physical, soft tissue conditions. Other styles work on a more holistic basis and work to treat the whole person, bringing balance to the body, mind and spirit to encourage a general sense of heightened well-being.
To sum up, massage therapy on a regular basis, helps with common ailments, reduces pain, makes you feel less tired and gives you a general sense of heightened well being. It increases your awareness and respect for your own body, thus giving you significant health benefits. There is very little that I know of that makes you feel better than a good massage!
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