Massage Therapy
MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH
Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain. Massage Therapy treatment and treatment plans can have therapeutic effect on the body, general health and overall well-being. They may be used to maintain and improve physical health and can also ease the effects of physical pain brought on by injury, surgery, stress and activities of daily living.
Some of the physical benefits of massage include:
- reduced muscle tension
- pain maintenance and reduction
- improved circulation
- stimulation of the lymphatic system
- reduction of stress hormones
- increased joint mobility and flexibility
- improved recovery of soft tissue injuries