BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY
MASSAGE:
- Relaxes muscle contractions and spasms
- Relieves general body tensions
- Increases blood supply and muscle nutrition
- Moves lymphatic fluids to aid in the elimination of toxic waste materials
- Helps overcome fatigue product (i.e. lactic acid) build up, resulting from strenuous exercise or injury
- Improves muscle tone
- Prevents or delays muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity
- Prevents or reduces adhesions or trigger points by seperating muscle fibers
- Stretches and warms connective tissue
- Improves circulation and nutrition of joints
- Lessens swelling in joints
- Reduces edema following injury to ligaments and tendons
- Facilitates movement
- Alleviates pain
