What exactly are the benefits of receiv
ing regular massage?
Massage has been proven over the years to;
· Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion
· Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
· Ease pain medication dependence
· Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
· Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow - the body's natural defense system
· Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
· Reduce spasm and cramping
· Improve the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin
· Increase joint flexibility
· Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
· Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
· Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling
· Release endorphins - amino acids that work as the body's natural pain killer
· Lessen depression and anxiety
· Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers, and shorten maternal hospital stays
· Relieve migraine pain
For more Information of the Types of Massage Therapy available at ANC Health, please click on the links to the left.