Massage Therapy
Massage has direct physiological and psychological benefits. Physiologically, massage increases metabolism, hastens healing, relaxes and refreshes the muscles and improves the detoxifying functions of the lymphatic system. Massage helps to prevent and relieve muscle cramps and spasms and improves circulation of blood and lymph, thereby improving the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells as it enhances the removal of metabolic wastes. Since blood carries nutrients to the skin, massage is beneficial in keeping the skin functioning in a normal healing manner. Massage therapy is effective in pain management in conditions such as arthritis neuritis, neuralgia, labor and delivery, whiplash, muscular lesions, sciatica, headaches, muscle spasms and many other conditions.
Psychologically, massage relieves fatigue, reduces tension and anxiety, calms the nervous system promotes a sense of relaxation and renewed energy. There are indications that massage is beneficial in numerous conditions. However in cases of injury or disease, the client’s physician must be consulted before massage treatments are given. Massage has been credited with being of great benefit in helping patients recover from various illnesses or injuries. In some cases, modalities that use heat, light, cold, water and electricity may be recommended for both its physical and psychological benefits.
Massage has direct physiological and psychological benefits. Physiologically, massage increases metabolism, hastens healing, relaxes and refreshes the muscles and improves the detoxifying functions of the lymphatic system. Massage helps to prevent and relieve muscle cramps and spasms and improves circulation of blood and lymph, thereby improving the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells as it enhances the removal of metabolic wastes. Since blood carries nutrients to the skin, massage is beneficial in keeping the skin functioning in a normal healing manner. Massage therapy is effective in pain management in conditions such as arthritis neuritis, neuralgia, labor and delivery, whiplash, muscular lesions, sciatica, headaches, muscle spasms and many other conditions.
Psychologically, massage relieves fatigue, reduces tension and anxiety, calms the nervous system promotes a sense of relaxation and renewed energy. There are indications that massage is beneficial in numerous conditions. However in cases of injury or disease, the client’s physician must be consulted before massage treatments are given. Massage has been credited with being of great benefit in helping patients recover from various illnesses or injuries. In some cases, modalities that use heat, light, cold, water and electricity may be recommended for both its physical and psychological benefits.