BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

Benefits that regularly scheduled massage therapy can offer:

improve detoxification of musculature—easing tension, stiffness, and pain
alleviate or reduce neck, shoulder, back, and other bodily pain and improve range of motion and joint flexibility
help athletes at all levels prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
exercises and stretches weak, tight, or atrophied muscles by relaxing and softening injured, tired, and overused muscles; helping to reduce or eliminate spasms and cramping
help reduce the discomfort and pain of rheumatoid arthritis

enhance the body's immune system by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system
improve breathing—assisting in increased oxygenation of the blood
pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs—improving circulation
help enhance mental and physical well-being—improving alertness and performance in all daily activities
help reduce fatigue and listlessness
release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller
help alleviate pain in migraine and cluster headache suffers
reduce the painful effects of gout
reduce the potential for varicose veins
reduce pregnancy-related pain and discomfort
reduce the discomfort and pain of chronic diseases such as heart, autoimmune, myofascial and carpal tunnel syndrome, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Raynaud's, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and hypertension
improve the condition of the body's largest organ... the skin—by helping to replenish its natural oils, keeping it moist and supple
create a sense of relaxation and well-being by reducing mind and bodily stress—aiding in improved sleep patterns and decreased sleep disturbance
help to lessen depression and anxiety caused by stress