| The benefits of Remedial & Therapeutic Massage |
Massage is now becoming more aware to the Public, as well as clearing the mind, body and soul massage rebalances your invisible energy.
Massage improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. This can assist the elimination of waste products, speed healing after injury, and enhance recovery from disease. Therapeutic massage can be used to promote general well-being and enhance self-esteem, while boosting the circulatory and immune systems to benefit blood pressure, circulation, muscle tone, digestion, and skin tone. It has been incorporated into many health systems, and different massage techniques have been developed and integrated into various complementary therapies.
| How often do you lie down in a warm room with a blanket and soft music |
A Regular Massage Most people would agree a massage makes them feel good.But many probably don't realise exactly how good a regular massage is for their overall health. Massage could improve performance, aid recovery, prevent and eliminate injuries, reduce stress and even enhance metabolism and circulation.
| A lots more about Benefits |
Muscle health - Massage helps to maintain muscles in the best possible state of nutrition, flexibility and vitality, speeding up muscle recovery after activity or injury. It relieves muscle restrictions, tightness, stiffness and spasm which may limit full movement.It encourages better muscle activity through increased movement of nutrients and removal of waste products.Massage can also delay muscle wasting due to disuse (for example, after a stroke or during lengthy bed rest).
Skin health -Massage improves oxygenation and nutrition of the skin, increases skin elasticity and loosens scar tissue to promote health and movement. It also improves sebaceous secretion to lubricate the skin and improve its texture and condition.
Cardiovascular health - Massage increases local blood flow without putting additional strain on the heart. It stimulates the nerves that control blood vessels (Widening the blood vessels can increase blood circulation and lower blood pressure in some cases). It mechanically propels blood towards the heart in bed-rest patients. Massage also decreases the heart rate through decreased stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (this is called the relaxation response).
Respiratory health - Massage may slow down the rate of respiration via reduced stimulation of the sympatheticnervous system. It may also increase lung capacity and pulmonary function where they have been compromised by tight primary and secondary muscles of respiration.
Lymphatic health - Massage reduces some forms of swelling (lymph oedema) by mechanically stimulating circulation. This can also be useful when a person is immobile due to pain or where injury interferes with lymphatic drainage. It decreases swelling after injury, promoting repair and faster return to activity. Massage has also been shown to increase the presence of natural killer cells and their activity, suggesting that it may strengthen the immune system.
Digestive health - Massage increases the movement of the large intestine, helping to relieve colic and It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, stimulating digestion.It can also decrease constipation by direct movement of faecal material around the bowel. This will aid in elimination without drugs.
General health and wellbeing - Massage sedates and relaxes the body by normalising nerve activity.It can decrease insomnia and improve sleeping patterns through stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Pain relief and stress management - Massage decreases pain with the release of pain-reducing neurochemicals. It can provide stimuli to modulate pain perception and decrease pain directly.Massage decreases stress levels by activating the relaxation response.Recipients of massage show an increase in dopamine and serotonin levels, suggesting a decrease in stress levels and depression.
Massage improves Posture - Massage relieves muscle tension and promotes flexibility in our muscles, joints and connective tissues; it assists our bodies to return to a freer and more natural posture. Massage relieves muscle contractions and pain caused by spinal abnormalities such as scoliosis & kyphosis.Sitting at a Computer every day changes your posture too and massage can help improve it.