‘There are few, if any areas of ill health that cannot be helped,
to some extent, by therapeutic massage.’
(L Chaitow, N.D., D.O.)
(L Chaitow, N.D., D.O.)
Health benefits of massage:
- Massage is very effective in the relief of pain from aching and stiff muscles, whether due to a particular health problem or from chronic stress (e.g. repetitive strain injuries) or ‘over’ or post exercising
- Massage helps increase body motion, promotes muscle relaxation and relieves the pain cycle. The pain cycle starts when injury, chronic muscular pain/ poor posture or emotional stress causes pain. The body moves differently, causing muscles and other soft tissues to adapt and compensate to alleviate the pain, however over time the pain may appear in another area, known as ‘referred pain’ (in some cases confusing the individual because they do not recall doing anything specific to where the pain is now occuring)
- Massage increases blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, which helps remove waste and toxins from muscles
- Massage reduces soft tissue inflammation caused either by traumatic injury or chronic pain. When inflammation and swelling are reduced, pain subsides and motion returns
- Massage (even only part of the body) can help whole-body relaxation, leaving you soothed, re-energised and better able to tackle challenges
- Massage causes the body to release endorphins; the "feel good" chemicals released when you exercise or laugh. These endorphins provides emotional benefits including decreased anxiety, tension and fatigue, and an enhanced sense of well being making you feel relaxed, happy and stress-free thus promoting and an enhanced sense of ‘well-being’
- Evidence suggests that the immune system is greatly enhanced by the presence of the “feel good” endorphins released after a massage. Some also believe massage causes a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate due to reflex effects through the sympathetic nervous system
- Massage improves sleep that night after the massage and the client wakes feeling refreshed
- Massage also moisturises and revitalises the skin, by a nourishing blend of lotions and oils used during therapy
To Relax & Feel Good
For Strength & Endurance