THERAPEUTIC MASSAGEMassage improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. This can assist the elimination of waste products, speed healing after injury, and enhance recovery from disease.
Therapeutic massage can be used to promote general well-being and enhance self-esteem, while boosting the circulatory and immune systems to benefit blood pressure, circulation, muscle tone, digestion, and skin tone.
Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness.
Specific techniques, the sense of touch, and client feedback determine the right amount of pressure to apply to each person and to locate areas of tension and other soft-tissue problems.
When muscles are overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscle, causing soreness, stiffness, and even muscle spasm.
Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
- Relieves stress and aids relaxation
- Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
- Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
- Faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
- Reduces pain and swelling
- Reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Enhances athletic performance
- Reduces blood-pressure
- Relieves tension-related headaches
- Improves posture