Benefits of massage
Massage techniques can help your body achieve maximum physical performance. Techniques can help keep the muscles strong, the body limber, and physical systems running at optimal efficiency.
Tension is a state when the muscles contract and are unable to relax. A number of techniques can help to reverse this, alleviating any problems caused.
Massage therapists can also assist in helping restore muscle flexibility. Our team can also assist in addressing the overall health of your musculature.
Sports massage and remedial massage both employ techniques that can stimulate the body in specific ways. This can accelerate the healing process, making them useful for anyone who has been injured or has had surgery.
Massage therapy is known throughout the world for its relaxation benefits. This is tied to its ability to stimulate the production of dopamine and serotonin, hormones that help regulate mood. Increased levels lead to a feeling of calm and contentment, while also helping reduce cortisol and stress.
Muscle spasms are also an area where massage can help. Whether the cause is soft tissue damage, dehydration, or others, massage is known to help reduce spasms. Techniques can counter the involuntary contractions that cause the problem.
Tight muscles can also be addressed. Massage can assist in loosening the tissue, restoring a full range of motion and relieving any discomfort associated with the problem.
A number of massage techniques also accelerate the breakdown of scar tissue. This is helpful for post-surgical care, where the tissue might linger longer than normal and cause problems with flexibility or elasticity.
Massage can also help correct posture. It does not do this on its own but can do so when included in a physical exercise program.
Sports massage and deep tissue massage can both simulate the effects of a warm-up and a cool-down. This gets the muscles primed for more strenuous activity, reducing the risk of injury due to throwing them into stressful situations without preparation.
Massage also stimulates circulation, increasing blood flow and oxygenation to target areas. It can also improve the flow of lymph fluid, flush out waste products.