Benefits of Massage

Massage therapy can help you do much more than relax. There are many health benefits to massage:

Injury prevention & rehabilitation

Identifies early signs of potential overused and injury facilitating preventive care
Improves range of motion at joints, making you less prone to injury
Reduces adhesions and restrictions in the tissue
Sports injuries, soft tissue strains or injuries, rehabilitation of injured muscles
Breaks down scar tissue and realigns fibres along the direction of stress
Reduces and relieves chronic pain through release of endorphins - amino acids which acts as the body's natural painkiller
Paresthesias and nerve pain

Reduce stress and associated ailments

Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system to induce relaxation and decrease stress
Reduce stress hormone, reducing emotional and physical stress
Aid medical disorders such, Digestive, Fibromyalgia, Headaches & Insomnia related to stress

Better balance

Mental health

Boost mood and energy
Reduced anxiety
Improved sleep
Seratonin and dopamine - hormones which help regulate mood - are released through massage

Physical health & Immunity

Improves circulation, helping to provide oxygen and nutrients into tissues and organs
Improves lymphatic drainage, stimulates lymph flow and reduces swelling
Can help boost immunity - a 2010 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that massage can increase white blood cell count

Self care

Whilst one massage treatment can provide many benefits, getting a massage on a regular basis is truly an investment in your own health.