Why Get a Massage?
Do you feel guilty about getting a massage? Does it seem too self-indulgent? It isn't. Massage has so many important health benefits that when it's incorporated into your wellness routine, it can help you maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being.
According to the American Massage Therapy Association, the physical benefits of therapeutic massage can include:
- Relief from low-back pain, muscle tension, stiffness and spasms
- Faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
- Reduced pain, swelling and the formation of excessive scar tissue
- Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Enhanced athletic performance
- Improved circulation of blood and movement of lymph
- Lowered blood pressure
- Improved posture
- Strengthened immune system
- Post-operative and injury rehabilitation
Massage therapy also:
- Fosters peace of mind and a feeling of well-being
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Helps reduce axiety levels and mental stress
- Enhances your capacity for calm thinking
- Creates body awareness
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 ally in your healthcare regimen.
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