Massage therapy has been around for many years. It is one of the most ancient forms of healing. Egyptian tomb paintings depicted people being massaged, and in Eastern cultures massage has been practiced since ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Romans used massage to maintain health and promote healing. The first writings on massage showed up around 2000 BC.
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. Throughout all the stages of our lives massage therapy can make a positive difference whether you are seeking to improve your health and well being or simply maintain it. While massage therapy benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the real strength of massage therapy lies in prevention.
Physical Benefits of Massage- Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Reduces heart rate and lower blood pressure
- Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
- Helps with faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
- Reduces pain and swelling
- Reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Stimulates weak and inactive muscles
- Can lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury
- Enhances athletic performance
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing
- Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
- Helps relieve tension related headaches and effects of eye strain
- Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
- Improves posture
- Strengthens the immune system
- Treats musculoskeletal problems
- Aids in rehabilitation post operative
- Aids in rehabilitation after injury
- Helps peace of mind
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Helps relieve mental stress
- Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
- Fosters a feeling of well being
- Reduces level of anxiety
- Creates body awareness
- Increases awareness of mind-body connection
- Reduces depression and anxiety
Ashley Porter, (Registered Massage Therapist)Ashley
Ashley Porter, (Registered Massage Therapist) Email: ashley@reflectionswellness.ca Learn more about Ashley
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Aldijana Lemo, (Registered Massage Therapist)
Aldijana Lemo, (Registered Massage Therapist) Email: aldijana@reflectionswellness.ca Learn more about Aldijana
