Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue of the body including ,muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints.
It is also an alternative health options to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, mucular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. It can also greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning, if employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury.
Muscular Therapists work to improve the circulation of blood and to speed the removal of metabolic waste products from muscles. Their skilled kneeding increases the flexability of muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue. Some people visit a massage therapist to relieve pain or warm up before a sporting event. Others want to relax and reduce stress.
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE:
1. Enhancing general relaxation
2. Reducing muscular tension and associated discomfort
3. Reducing anxiety
4. Improving sleep
5. Increasing feeling of well being
6. Enhancing tissue elasticity and flexability
7. Increasing range of motion in joints
8. Relaxing tight muscles
9. Relieveing muscle aches and stiffness
10. Speeding recovery from excercise
11. Promoting well nourished - healthy skin
12. Improving circulation of blood and lymph
13. Improving immune system functioning
14. Improving energy flow
