The benefits of receiving regular massage:
Circulation of body fluids
· Stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation
· Increases number of red blood cells
· Dilated blood vessels improving circulation in congested areas
· Increased blood flow can help to relieve muscular and joint pain
Cleansing of body fluids
· Removal lactic acid from fatigued and/or sore muscle
· Stimulates lymphatic flow to filter out congested toxins and waste products
· Reduce edema of extremities
· Increases kidney action to remove wastes of protein metabolism
· Increase retention of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur to aid in bone repair
Body tissues
· Increases the flexibility and range of motion of joints
· Tissues are stretched, firmed and toned
· Increased tissue nutrition and metabolism allows accelerated recovery from fatigue and injury
· Prevents or delays muscular atrophy, resulting from inactivity caused by injury, age or illness
· Reduces scar tissue
· Prevents build up of deposits in joints and minimize joint swelling
· Increases the ability of muscular tissue to recover quickly and efficiently
Emotional
· Satisfies the natural need to be touched by a caring hand
· Removes lactic acid
· Reduces the anxiety level
· Relaxation induces a feeling of physical, mental and emotional well being (reduction of excess stress)
Relaxation
· Releases muscle spasm
· Relieves jet lag
· Relieves sleeplessness
Other benefits
· Helps digestion and absorption
· Relieves constipation by increased blood circulation
· Energy is more quickly restored through massage than a rest of the same length of time
· Stimulates the body’s ability to fight allergies
· Relieves pain, reduce infections and degenerative diseases by increasing lymphatic and venous circulation
