benefits of massage
In addition to just plain feeling great, there are so many healthy benefits to receiving massage therapy on a regular basis!
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Stress Reduction
Stress can accumulate in our bodies in various ways, including neck, shoulder and back pain. Massage therapy identifies those areas and helps reduce muscle tension, as well as the overall level of stress and tension in the body.Pain relief
People with temporary and chronic pain alike can benefit from massage. Different massage styles can help to relieve different kinds of pain experienced. Massage can even benefit those suffering from anxiety and depression.
Improved Flexibility and Mobility
This is the #1 reason I recommend folks work with a massage therapist - and here's why:
Repetitive movement patterns - whether resulting from sitting frozen in a chair all day or doing the same movement over and over again in a specific sport, like swinging a golf club or tennis racket - can result in muscle inflammation. This inflammation can lead to muscle spasms, which can cause adhesions to form in certain muscle groups. These adhesions result in altered neuromuscular control and muscle imbalances, which equal pain, injury, and all kinds of bad stuff ...
Massage is a great way to help you get those adhesions out, improve flexibility and mobility, and start moving and feeling better right away!
Stress reduction, pain relief, and improved flexibility/mobility are three big benefits of regular massage.
If you're one of those folks who have never gotten a massage, you're missing out!