Benefits of Exercise and Massage

Posted: July 10th, 2017

You already know the benefits of exercise, but because there are so many, how about a quick recap? Regular exercise can help you to improve: your strength, your endurance, your appearance, your heart health, your mental health, your breathing, your blood pressure. The list goes on. Not only can exercise help to improve your existing health issues, but it can also help to prevent future health issues like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even some forms of cancer. Now for something you might not know: massage therapy offers many of the same benefits as exercise. Regular massage improves circulation, reduces pain and stiffness and can help to relieve stress and anxiety. When you combine regular exercise with massage, you help to heal your body faster so that you can better reach your health goals. Most people think of a massage as something they get at a day spa. A day spa is indeed a great place to get treatment, but it's about a lot more than beautification and relaxation. In fact, most top athletes regularly receive massage therapy to keep their bodies in peak form. A good masseuse offers a diverse array of services from whole body massages to deep tissue and therapeutic massages targeting specific problem areas. If pain or a previous injury has prevented you from getting the exercise you need, then consider massage therapy. With the right services, you can resolve the pain faster. If you are lucky enough to be pain and injury-free, then therapy can help to keep you that way. Regular massages make a smart complement to your gym or sports routine. Talk to your massage therapist to determine which massages will best address your unique needs.