The Many Benefits and Uses of Massage
Enhances General Health. Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenance or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally. Promotes well-nourished and healthy skin Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility Improves circulation of blood and lymph Encourages general relaxation Improves immune system functioning Improves energy flow Alleviates Problem Conditions. Therapeutic massage can help relieve certain common physical problems, and help bring the body back to optimal functioning. General muscular tension and aches Tension headaches Muscular back pain Poor circulation Stress and anxiety Supports Your Fitness or Sports Program. Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a fitness or sports program, helping you achieve your performance goals with minimum injury and pain. Relieves tired and sore muscles Helps improve flexibility Relaxes tight muscles Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion Reduces the anxiety of athletic competition Combats the Negative Effects of Aging. Therapeutic massage is effective in combating the negative effects of aging noticed in the middle to late years of life. It helps keep body tissues and basic functions in a more youthful state. Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility Improves blood and lymph circulation Promotes healthy vibrant skin Improves immune system functioning Relieves muscle aches and stiffness Relieves the Effects of Stress. Therapeutic massage helps balance the effects of stress in our lives, and avoid stress related disease and dysfunction. Triggers the Relaxation Response Relaxes tense muscles Reduces anxiety level Normalizes blocked energy flow Improves immune system functioning Restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being Special Cases. Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long-term situations which cause unique physical and mental challenges. For mothers-to-be during pregnancy For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies For the disabled, especially those in wheelchairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions For the elderly Complements Other Health Care. Therapeutic massage is frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care. Physical and Occupational Therapy Chiropractic Psychotherapy Especially Beneficial For... Care-givers - for those who care for others, for example: mothers and fathers, teachers, recreation leaders, daycare workers, and health care workers of all kinds. Physical workers - for those who stress their bodies in their work or trade, for example: construction workers, domestic and custodial personnel, truck drivers, postal workers, electricians, plumbers, painters, professional athletes, dancers, and musicians. Desk workers - for those whose work involves long hours sitting at a desk using a computer, talking on the telephone, at a bench assembling parts, fixing things, or creating works of art. Travelers - for those spending long hours sitting in an automobile, train or airplane, for example: commuters, sales people, business travelers, and vacationers. Home | Prices | Specials | Contact Us | About Bettina Web Page Design by: Kingbloom Designs and Bella Mia, Inc. Copyright 1997-05 All Trademarks are the property of their perspective owners.