MASSAGE
One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins, the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing. Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.
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Massage can help.
Massage therapy may help the body in many ways. Massage can relax muscle tissue, which may lead to decreased nerve compression, increased joint space, and range of motion. This may lead to reduced pain and improved function.
The lymph system is the body's natural defense against toxins and impurities. Massage Therapy stimulates the flow of toxic waste from the muscles, organs and tissues for improved health and digestion.
Massage Therapy is to the human body what a tune up is to a car. It helps to reduce heart rate, lowers blood pressure and strengthens immunity by boosting lymphocytes.
Some of the Benefits
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve blood circulation
- Reduce depression, anxiety and stress
- Alleviate back pain
- Restore mobility to injured muscle tissue
- Strenghten against potential injury
- Boost energy
- Reduced muscle tension
- Stimulation of the lymphatic system
- Reduction of stress hormones
- Increased joint mobility and flexibility
- Improved skin tone
- Improved recovery of soft tissue injuries
- Heightened mental alertness
Did you know?
- One hour massage equates to 7-8 hours of sleep on the body.
- There are approximately 5 million touch receptors in our skin - 3,000 in a finger tip.
- Muscles are made up of bundles from about 5 in the eyelid to about 200 in the buttock muscles.
- Touch is the first sense to develop in humans, and may be the last to fade.
- Experts estimate that stress is responsible for 80-90% of disease.
- Office workers massaged regularly are more alert, perform better and are less stressed than those who aren't massaged.
Hands On
Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.
Modern massage techniques can be traced back to the 1700s and the development of Swedish massage, the first systematic method of therapeutic massage based on physiology. Today’s Massage Therapists use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to combine traditional Swedish and modern Massage Therapy techniques with exercise and other therapies to treat their clients.
Stress
Massage therapy is a proven, non invasive way to reduce chronic stress levels in the body. Dozens of studies have shown the effectiveness of massage therapy in reducing stress and millions of people avail themselves to the services of massage therapists to treat stress. Using massage to reduce stress is natural and safe and unlike some forms of alternative therapies, massage therapy is a proven discipline within the medical community with scientific evidence supporting the use of massage for stress management. Massage therapy has proven to be extremely effective in the workplace environment.
What Is Stress?
Stress is your body’s way of responding to a physical or emotional demand. Everyone experiences increased stress levels at one time or another. In fact, the body’s ability to react to stressful situations and deal with threats is critical to our survival. However, when one is under long term stress caused by ongoing situations such as work or family problems, financial concerns, etc. the body will be in a constant heighten state – a state which has harmful effects on many bodily systems including the immune system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, reproductive system, etc.
Does massage therapy reduce stress?
The answer to this question is unequivocally yes – massage therapy does reduce stress levels. Massage releases endorphins that calm the peripheral nervous system. Massage has been identified as a valid medical method to reduce stress and pain. It is also safe to say, massage can reduce anxiety in the depressed, anorexic, and can reduce anxiety in the workplace. There are endless possibilities.
In Your Own Personal Space
Have Massage Therapy come to you in the comfort of your own home or office. Remove the stress factor of having to compete against traffic straight after a relaxing massage.
Massage Therapy is meant to be relaxing and what better place to relax than in your own environment?
Contact Marley and book a massage at a time convenient at your home or office.
