Breathe In, Breathe Out!

Posted: March 2nd, 2016

Everyone loves a massage, but did you know it can cause numerous health benefits as well? Massages are more than just an opportunity for relaxation and stress relief. They're also capable of increasing lung capacity, especially for those who suffer from bronchitis or asthma and find themselves in bronchitis treatments or asthma treatments for it. Here is some information on five major benefits from having massage therapy:1. Alleviate pain. Massages are known to help with low-back pain and improve circulation throughout the body, reducing cramps, spasms, post-surgical swelling, and migraine pain. Part of what makes this pain reduction possible is the release of endorphins in the body that act as a natural painkiller. 2. Improve joint flexibility. Along with reducing pain, massages also improve the range of motion in the body including in the spine. Joint flexibility in general is improved, and even the relaxation of muscles contributes to less future injuries due to inflexibility. 3. Enhance immunity. An interesting quality of massage therapy is its ability to increase immunity in the body. This occurs when lymph flow is stimulated, thereby promoting the body's natural defense system. Increased circulation, oxygen, and nutrient circulation also improves immunity and the body's performance by supplying vital organs. 4. Relax muscles and mind. Massages are great for relaxing muscles, especially ones that are tired or njured. The relaxation isn't just physical, however; it's also mental, and a massage at a day spa is a great source of stress relief and can combat anxiety and depression. 5. Increase lung capacity and lung health. Finally, massages are known to improve the lung health and breathing capacity of a patient. Rather than spend a day in bronchitis treatments or asthma treatments, why not spend it in a day spa? Try a massage to see for yourself!