Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy

Source:  American Massage Therapy Association
♥ Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
♥ Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
♥ Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
♥ Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
♥ Reduces muscle spasms
♥ Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
♥ Enhances athletic performance
♥ Treats injuries caused during sport or work
♥ Promotes deeper and easier breathing
♥ Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
♥ Reduces blood pressure
♥ Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye strain
♥ Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
♥ Improves posture
♥ Strengthens the immune system
♥ Treats musculoskeletal problems
♥ Rehabilitation post operative
♥ Rehabilitation after injury
♥ Fosters peace of mind
♥ Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
♥ Helps relieve mental stress
♥ Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
♥ Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy

♥ Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
♥ Fosters a feeling of well-being
♥ Reduces levels of anxiety
♥ Creates body awareness
♥ Increases awareness of mind-body connection