It’s common to think of massage as a luxury, reserved for those who have excess money at their disposal. Massage is much more a necessity for those of us who believe in maintenance health care, and as insurance against much more expensive care in the long run. While it is indeed a “feel-good” kind of experience, in truth, it can make you feel better and better as your body is given the ongoing care and attention that a trained massage therapist can provide.
Benefits of massage are many, but here are a few. Massage can:
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow — the body’s natural defense system
- Alleviate low back pain and improve range of motion
- Help athletes of any level prepare for and recover from strenuous workouts
- Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ — the skin
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
- exercise and stretch weak, tight or atrophied muscles
- Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
- Release endorphins — amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller
- Increase joint flexibility
- Ease medication dependence
- Reduce spasms and cramping
- Lessen depression and anxiety
- Relieve migraine pain
These are only a few of the many benefits of massage. Take time to give your body the care it deserves, and it will reward you with more strength, flexibility, comfort and longevity.
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