| Most of us are aware that therapeutic massage | | | | skin. |
| feels amazing; but massage also provides relief to | | | | 5. Calming Emotions |
| a multitude of specific health concerns. | | | | You'd be surprised at the number of people who |
| Therapeutic massage has been proven beneficial | | | | receive regular massage treatments as an |
| in reducing muscular pain and tension; relieving | | | | alternative to 'dealing' with depression. . Massage |
| lower back pain; lessening depression; giving K.O.'s | | | | therapy increases self-esteem, improves your |
| to sleep disorders, lowering high blood pressure, | | | | mood, decreases depression, reduces anxiety, and |
| increasing flexibility, and much more! | | | | quiets insomnia. Massage also can ease PMS |
| Experts believe that 90% of stress accounts for | | | | symptoms. |
| 80-90% of illnesses and disease. As massage is a | | | | 6. Accelerated Healing |
| great stress-reliever, you can see that we can | | | | Massage therapy speeds healing of muscles, |
| avoid a lot of current, stress-related illnesses via | | | | tissues, and skin. Thus sports massage is used |
| massage therapy. | | | | and great for post-workouts, post-surgery, and |
| As mentioned above, there are several reasons | | | | muscle soreness in general. |
| why people seek massage. Below are the top ten | | | | 7. Increased Flexibility/Mobility |
| reasons why most people seek massage: | | | | Massage therapy is perfect for people who |
| 1. Massage feels great! | | | | workout, are physically fit, those who are |
| Massage can be a wonderful experience for deep | | | | athletes, elderly, and even pre/post surgery. |
| relaxation. Post massage leaves your body and | | | | Massage is wonderful for improving motor skills. |
| mind feeling at amazing ease. | | | | Massage therapy also maintains posture in the |
| 2. Pain Relief | | | | skeletal system. |
| Massage provides significant reduction in back pain, | | | | 8. Removing built up toxins |
| (including lower back pain), migraine headaches, | | | | Massage flushes away waste products from your |
| neck aches, shoulder pain, joint pain, overused or | | | | muscles, tissues, and skin more easily. This helps |
| sore muscles, arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and muscle | | | | digestive disorders (such as spastic colon, |
| injuries. A regular massage loosens all this | | | | constipation and intestinal gas). |
| unnecessary tension! | | | | 9. Improving and Maintaining Skin Tone |
| 3. Stress! | | | | Massage therapy stimulates skin gland production, |
| That overworked, overwhelmed, spaced-out | | | | leaving clear, healthy skin. Massage to the skin |
| feeling. Massage provides deep relaxation lessening | | | | also helps to reduce superficial scar tissue, |
| your muscle tension and lowering your blood | | | | improving skin condition(s). |
| pressure (by reducing heart and pulse rates). | | | | 10. Better overall health investment, maintenance |
| Massage increases your mental clarity, heightens | | | | of optimal health |
| mental alertness, and revitalizes your mind. | | | | In summary: |
| Massage also increases academic performance | | | | Regular massage will make you look and feel |
| and ability to focus on calculations. | | | | years younger! Massage therapy is so much more |
| 4. Combating age | | | | than a luxurious way to relax. It is a wise |
| Massage therapy and bodywork improves | | | | investment in your health and being. Massage |
| immune system functioning while relieving muscle | | | | certainly should be regarded as proof to your |
| aches and stiffness. Massage also enhances tissue | | | | dedication towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. |
| elasticity and joint flexibility; improves blood and | | | | Take a mini vacation for an hour or two! |
| lymph circulation; and promotes healthy vibrant | | | | |