In addition to the feeling of serenity that receiving massage promotes in the moment, there are also lasting benefits. Massage, along with other healing modalities (chiropractic, acupuncture) and self care( stretching, yoga) are essential for injury prevention. Regardless of our activity level, we all have patterns in which we move our bodies in ways that cause repetitive stress. Sometimes these patterns happen so subtly, that they occur even while sleeping. With massage and bodywork these patterns can be corrected with gentle ease and awareness.
Massage May Benefit Your Physical Health By:
- Easing muscle and joint pain
- Bolstering immunity
- Improving circulation of blood and lymph
- Decreasing recovery time from surgery and physical trauma
- Lowering blood pressure
Massage May Benefit Your Emotional Well-Being By:
- Relieving stress by lowering levels of cortisol (stress hormone) in the bloodstream
- Reducing anxiety by releasing endorphins, one of the body’s natural pain killers
- Enhancing sleep quality
- Reducing symptoms of depression
- Reducing fatigue
