Sheila Rogers Massage Therapist and Certified Reflexologist
Wellness & Serenity LLC

Benefits of Massage Therapy


 

Benefits of Massage

 

Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension.


What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? .

  • Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
  • Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
  • Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
  • Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
  • Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
  • Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
  • Increase joint flexibility.
  • Reduce spasms and cramping.
  • Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
  • Relieve migraine pain.
  • Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.


There's no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful in your healthcare regimen. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress
 

  • Decreased anxiety.
  • Enhanced sleep quality.
  • Greater energy.
  • Improved concentration.
  • Increased circulation.
  • Reduced fatigue.

Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.

 

Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits
Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you'll be and how youthful you'll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn't mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan.