Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. Perhaps, nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
Decreased anxiety.
Enhanced sleep quality.
Greater energy.
Improved concentration.
Increased circulation.
Reduced fatigue.
Massage can also:
Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
Relieve migraine pain.
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow (the body's natural defense system).
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
Improve the condition of the body's largest organ the skin.
Increase joint flexibility.
Lessen depression and anxiety.
Promote tissue regeneration. Reduce scar tissue and stretch marks.
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs. Improve circulation.
Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
Reduce spasms and cramping.
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
Release endorphins (amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller).