| Promoting relaxation and reducing stress | | | | the same time massage can aid the removal of |
| Massage is a very popular way to aid to | | | | toxins and metabolic waste that often accumulate |
| relaxation and deal with stress related issues due | | | | at the site of the injury. |
| to its soothing effects on the nervous system, | | | | Reducing pain |
| which can be powerful in reducing tension in the | | | | Massage not only stimulates the release of |
| body. Additionally, massage will stimulate release | | | | endorphins, the body's own natural painkillers, but |
| of the body's own endorphins; in this way it can | | | | also reduces muscle tension, which is often a |
| help to reduce anxiety, improve quality of sleep | | | | major cause of pain; for instance in tension |
| and boost energy levels, all of which increase | | | | related headaches or in back pain caused by |
| feelings of wellbeing to help you feel 'human' again. | | | | muscle spasm. Additionally, sensations of pain can |
| Boosting vitality and aiding recovery from illness & | | | | be amplified when you feel stressed, so the |
| injury | | | | relaxation effects can also make a significant |
| Massage stimulates the circulation and immune | | | | difference to pain levels. |
| system for a valuable boost when feeling tired or | | | | Maintaining the body's structure and function |
| 'run down'. Combine this with the positive effects | | | | Keeping muscles healthy and supple can have a |
| that reduction in tension will have on the body and | | | | significant impact on the body's health and |
| it can be an ideal way to help you get 'back on | | | | structure as a whole. For instance, reducing |
| your feet' when you have been ill. In addition, | | | | tension within the body allows blood to circulate |
| people suffering certain conditions, such as M.E. or | | | | more freely, reducing the load on the heart. |
| arthritis, may receive significant relief from regular | | | | Additionally, massage helps to maintain healthy, |
| massage, which can also help reduce the | | | | supple muscles and joints, which keeps |
| frequency of flare ups. | | | | movement smooth and easy as we age. |
| When recovering from injury, massage can play a | | | | In this way, regular 'maintenance' massage can be |
| role in restoring movement by breaking down | | | | excellent for keeping the body in good condition |
| formation of scar tissue and easing tension in | | | | and helping to prevent injury, as well as a |
| muscles that spasm in response to the injury. At | | | | luxurious treat for you! |