Showing posts with label Benefits of Massage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefits of Massage. Show all posts

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Benefits of Massage


What are the benefits of a massage?

-Helps relieve stress
-Aids in relaxation
-Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
-Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
-Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
-Reduces pain and swelling
-Reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
-Reduces muscle spasms
-Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
-Enhances athletic performance
-Treats injuries caused by sport or work
-Promotes deeper and easier breathing
-Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
-Reduces blood pressure
-Helps relieve tension related headaches
-Helps relieve eye strain
-Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin
-Improves posture
-Strengthens the immune system
-Treats musculoskeletal problems
-Rehabilitation after operation or injury