Perks of Therapeutic Massage
Posted: September 16th, 2015
Massage therapy is offered everywhere today. Places like businesses, clinics, hospitals, and even airports are making massage therapy available for customers and patients. So if you are thinking the only place to have a massage is the day spa, luxury spas and health clubs think again. If you've never had a massage you should definitely learn about the health benefits and what you should expect at a massage therapy session. So what is massage? Massage is a term meaning the pressing, rubbing and manipulating of your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. A massage therapist uses their hands and fingers for massage, but can also use their forearms, elbows and feet. A massage can be done by light stroking to deep pressure where needed.Benefits of massage
Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Some people swear by massage over a chiropractic adjustment. It's really the choice and experience of each individual which treatment they prefer that works for them. Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Massage is a wonderful relaxation technique. While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:- Anxiety
- Digestive disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Insomnia related to stress
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Paresthesias and nerve pain
- Soft tissue strains or injuries
- Sports injuries
- Temporomandibular joint pain