A massage provides relief from a road map of stress areas in your body. It is often difficult for people to understand the amount of stress they're carrying around in their bodies until they experience an effective massage. As the body begins to settle into a state of relaxation, it is able to release the stress attained throughout the course of the day. As the massage therapist stretches and loosens muscles, the body's stress and muscular tension is released.
Physical Benefits
Deep relaxation and stress reduction
Relief of muscle tension and stiffness
Reduced muscle spasm and tension
Relief from entrapment of nerves in muscle
Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
Increased ease and efficiency of movement
Promoted deeper and easier breathing
Better circulation of both blood and lymph fluids
Reduced blood pressure
Relief of tension-related or eye-strain headaches
Healthier, better nourished skin
Improved posture
Faster healing from pulled muscles and sprained ligaments
Reduces pain, swelling, and formation of scar tissue following injury
General health maintenance
Mental Benefits
Relaxed state of alertness
Reduced mental stress: a calmer mind
Greater ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately