Massage Therapy is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Massage does much more than simply create a pleasant sensation on the skin; it also works on the soft tissues including the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, to improve muscle tone. Although it largely affects those muscles just beneath the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves. Massage also stimulates blood circulation, assists the lymphatic system which runs parallel to the circulatory system, and improves the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Benefits of massage therapy
Tremendous benefits have been credited to consistent sessions with a Registered Massage Therapist.
Whether you suffer from chronic pain or crave complete relaxation for muscle tension relief, therapeutic massage will enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being. Regular therapeutic massage therapy visits have not only been proven to relieve pain and reduce stress levels, but also helps to prevent injuries as well as acute and chronic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and circulatory system. Massage therapy can be enjoyed even in peak health to avoid injuries and other chronic conditions.
The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Back, leg and neck pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dislocations
- Fractures and edema
- Headaches
- Whiplash
- Insomnia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscle tension and spasm
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Sports injuries
- Stress
- Chronic Fatigue syndrome
- Parkinson disease
- Pregnancy and labour support
- Stroke
- Palliative care
- And many others
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