 You may already know that massage therapy reduces stress, relieves pain such as headaches, backaches, sore feet, muscle strain and feels great! But, did you know that it also has a profound effect on the following?CIRCULATION: By increasing blood flow massage helps bring oxygen and fresh nutrients to the tissues, moves waste products out of muscles and helps the heart function more efficiently. MUSCLE PERFORMANCE: A tight or hypertonic muscle is always working; burning energy, and robbing available muscle fibers from a contracting muscle. Massage loosens and lengthens muscle permitting more power and flexibility. RELEF OR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FATIGUE: by balancing the nervous system, improving circulation and giving the person time to quiet their mind to allow healing. IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOST: Lymph fluid is hastened and white blood cell production is increased by 40-80% for several hours following a massage allowing the body's resistance to disease to be heightened. CHIROPRACTIC: Massage compliments Chiropractic care by softening the muscles that surround the spine and allow for and easier adjustment. |
