Massage is good for every body. It is both a healing art and a science, and is recognised as the most ancient of all the healing arts.
There is scientific evidence supporting its beneficial effects on the body, mind and emotions, but the best part about massage is
that it feels so good!
Research shows that therapeutic massage stimulates the nervous system to produce hormones and chemicals that
have tremendous benefit on the entire body, while at the same time, reduces and flushes out unwanted or out of balance levels of chemicals
and toxins that can have a detrimental effect on us.
Some areas in which massage may help, it can:
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maintain and improve skin health, particularly in the elderly by increasing oxygenation, lubrication and elasticity
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loosen
scar tissue and improve flexibility
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relax fascia on the scalp, decreasing tension and some forms of headache
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improve and maintain muscle
flexibility and vitality, and speed up recovery after injury
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relieve muscle restrictions, tightness, stiffness and spasm
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delay muscle
wasting due to disuse and encourage better muscle activity through increased movement of nutrients
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relax muscles and tight tissues
which may cause nerve pain
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increase blood flow without putting additional strain on the heart, and decrease the heart rate
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increase
circulation and lower blood pressure
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stimulate the lymphatics and encourage waste removal
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strengthen the immune system and promote relaxation,
decreasing insomnia and improving sleep patterns
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assist the digestive system by increasing movement in the large intestine
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decrease
stress levels - massage recipients show an increase in dopamine and serotonin levels which decrease stress and depression
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decrease
pain by releasing pain-relieving neurochemicals
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assist alignment of connective tissue fibres after injury
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increase movement of joints
by decreasing muscle tension and connective tissue thickening and rigidity
There are many benefits of massage and each person responds
differently to it. Many of my clients say they feel energised but peaceful and relaxed at the same time. This is the magic of massage!