Experts estimate that upwards of 90% of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster 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 help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:
Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
Lessen depression and anxiety.
Relieve migraine pain.
Enhance immunity.
Increase joint flexibility.
Improve circulation.
Reduce spasms and cramping.
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
Help athletes prepare for and recover from workouts.
Ease medication dependence.
Improve skin condition - the body's largest organ.
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers.