Massage Therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing. The techniques are designed to benefit the musculoskeletal, circulatory-lymphatic, nervous and other systems of the body. By helping to relieve the stress of everyday living, massage therapy can help reduce disease and illness as well as positively impact overall health and well-being. Among the many benefits, here is a list of common issues that massage therapy can help address and alleviate:
- Anxiety & Depression-decreases stress hormones and increases endorphins, provides caring & comfort. Gives a sense of empowerment.
- Back Pain
- Digestive Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- High Blood Pressure
- Immune System Boost
- Insomnia related to stress
- Myofascial pain
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Nerve pain
- Poor Range of Motion
- Soft tissue strains & injuries
- Sports injuries
- TMJ
Source: Mayo Clinic and USA Today
