Why Choose Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is healing mentally, physically, and emotionally. We have an innate need for touch, demonstrated by the failure to thrive in infants and children deprived of sufficient human contact. We are so busy and distracted in life that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Massage helps us feel nurtured and cared about, but it does much more than that.
Massage increases circulation of the blood and lymph, improving oxygenation and nutrition to the cells, while aiding in the removal of toxins. The lymph system doesn't have a heart to pump it. The way it works and removes waste products for us is through movement from exercise and massage. That is one reason why daily exercise and a regular schedule of massage are so beneficial. The increased circulation that massage brings to the tissues benefits us in many ways. Range of motion is increased. Skin tone is improved, becoming more smooth and elastic with regular massage. Immune function is improved.
Massage techniques can either stimulate or calm the nervous system, depending on the techniques chosen. Sports massage prior to your event can help your performance by stimulating the nervous system and increasing circulation. Post event and at other times you would prefer other less stimulating techniques to flush lactic acid and toxins from the tissues and to aid the muscles in their recovery. Massage done within an hour and a half of the sports event or weight workout can reduce your recovery time from 72 hours down to as little as 24-48 hours.
Massage can be calming and nurturing, causing the body to produce endorphins, the "feel-good hormones" associated with running, dancing, and other activities that you enjoy. It also helps you enjoy a better quality of sleep because of the calming effects on the nervous system and by taking your mind off the day-to-day issues we all face in our modern, fast-paced society. It reduces stress, pain, anxiety, and depression.
Massage is part of an overall good health program and one of the best investments you can make for your health. It is also a wonderful gift to provide for a friend or loved one.
Copyright © 2012-2019 Suzanne E. Davis
All rights reserved.
Massage increases circulation of the blood and lymph, improving oxygenation and nutrition to the cells, while aiding in the removal of toxins. The lymph system doesn't have a heart to pump it. The way it works and removes waste products for us is through movement from exercise and massage. That is one reason why daily exercise and a regular schedule of massage are so beneficial. The increased circulation that massage brings to the tissues benefits us in many ways. Range of motion is increased. Skin tone is improved, becoming more smooth and elastic with regular massage. Immune function is improved.
Massage techniques can either stimulate or calm the nervous system, depending on the techniques chosen. Sports massage prior to your event can help your performance by stimulating the nervous system and increasing circulation. Post event and at other times you would prefer other less stimulating techniques to flush lactic acid and toxins from the tissues and to aid the muscles in their recovery. Massage done within an hour and a half of the sports event or weight workout can reduce your recovery time from 72 hours down to as little as 24-48 hours.
Massage can be calming and nurturing, causing the body to produce endorphins, the "feel-good hormones" associated with running, dancing, and other activities that you enjoy. It also helps you enjoy a better quality of sleep because of the calming effects on the nervous system and by taking your mind off the day-to-day issues we all face in our modern, fast-paced society. It reduces stress, pain, anxiety, and depression.
Massage is part of an overall good health program and one of the best investments you can make for your health. It is also a wonderful gift to provide for a friend or loved one.
Copyright © 2012-2019 Suzanne E. Davis
All rights reserved.