Benefits of Massage

Massage doesn't just feel good. Research shows that massage reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. Therapeutic massage may enhance medical treatment and helps people feel less anxious and stressed, relaxed yet more alert.

Benefits of Massage include:

  • Provides stress relief and relaxation
  • Decreases muscle tension
  • Improves athletic performance
  • Reduces pain and swelling
  • Reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
  • Speeds healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
  • Increases body awareness
  • Increases flexibility and range of motion
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Reduces levels of anxiety
  • Fosters a feeling of well-being

Conditions Commonly Treated with Massage include:

  • Back pain and stiffness
  • Neck pain and stiffness
  • Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer's elbow
  • ITB (iliotibial band) injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Thoracic Outlet
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • TMJ
  • Sports injuries

Additional information about massage can be found at the following web sites:

American Massage Therapy Association
Touch Research Institute