The Benefits of
Massage… Not Just a Luxury
In the past, relaxation was the leading motivator for massage,
but increasingly people are looking to massage therapy for medical
reasons such as injury recovery, pain management, headache control,
and overall health and wellness. Massage can help you maintain
physical, mental and emotional well being, especially when it is
part of your wellness routine. Massage therapy can also help with
pain management in conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, and
muscle spasms. Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive approach
based on the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage
frequently can do even more. Taking part in this form of regularly
scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be
and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Budgeting
time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an
investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels
like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic.
Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and
wellness plan, and work with your Massage Therapist to establish a
treatment schedule that best meets your needs.
In a recent American Massage Therapy Association survey, 40 percent
of adults said they have had a massage at some time to relieve pain.
Thirty percent of people who had a massage in the past five years
did it for health reasons other than stress relief. Fifty-three
percent of those who discussed massage with their health care
providers said their doctor recommended they get massage therapy.
Many young adults feel massage can be a valuable part of their
personal health routine. In this survey, 72 percent of respondents
aged 18 to 24 disagreed with the idea that massage is just a luxury.
Ninety-two percent say they believe massage can be an effective way
to relieve pain, while 48 percent have already had a massage to
relieve pain. Older Americans are increasing their use of massage as
well. Annual use has tripled over the past 10 years for those ages
55 to 64.
“Massage is a hot topic,” says Mary Beth Braun, president of the
AMTA. “As the medical community increasingly recognizes its
benefits, and as more insurance companies begin to include it in
their plans, massage will become a more common component of people’s
health and wellness practice.”
The Benefits of Massage:
Pain Management
Relieves Stress
Relaxes Muscles
Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion
Improves Posture
Improves Circulation
Lowers Blood Pressure
Relieves Tension-Related Headaches
Strengthens the Immune System
Enhances Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Improves Rehabilitation after Injury
Relieves Depression and Anxiety
Helps Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Circulatory Problems
Insomnia / Enhanced Sleep Quality
Sports Injuries
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
Greater Energy
Improved Concentration
Reduced Fatigue
Stimulates the Flow of Lymphatic Fluid
Certainly everyone can benefit from at least one item on this list.
Do yourself a favor and call Energia Body Centre at
(831)642-0222 today to book a massage. Your body will thank you for
it!
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