Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles
Reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion
Improves posture, balance, corrects body alignments and dissolves energy blockages
Circulatory Systems – blood and lymph
Decreases carpal tunnel symptoms
Boosts immune system
Promotes tissue regeneration
Eases withdrawal symptoms
Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer
Eases medication dependence
Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin
Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow
High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure
Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping
Beneficial in treatment of some chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries
Improves blood circulation which reduces ischemia
Key in removing metabolic waste products
Aides in prevention of fibrosis
Allows the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs
Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred
Lowers blood pressure
Muscular System
Reduces tension and muscle tightness and soreness
Aides in reducing fatigue
Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
Relieves muscle spasms and cramps
Reduces myofascial pain
Breaks down scar tissue
Improves tissue elasticity
Psychological, Brain
Prevents and relieves stress and anxiety
Aides in relaxation
Lessens depression
Decreases insomnia
Reduces tension
Decreases the need for medication
Helps you sleep well
Releases the body’s endorphins
Helps to clear and calm your mind
Provides relief for mental problems
Reduce Pain
Decreases pain
Relieves back pain
Provides pain relief for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication
Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain
Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety
Reduces chronic pain
Provides relief for aching muscles
Athletes, Performance
Increases performance for athletes
Reduces recovery time
Helps prepare for strenuous workouts
Eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level
Energy
Meditation
Revitalizes & balances energy
Nurtures a sense of Well-Being
Awake
Other Benefits
Pregnant massage
Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shortens maternity hospital stays
Reduces swelling in hands, feet and ankles
Helps increase blood circulation, which in turn delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the mother and baby