Benefits of massage
It has been proven that massage has multiple health benefits. Studies found that massage is beneficial in decreasing blood pressure in people with hypertension, relieving pain in migraine sufferers, decreasing anxiety and improving performance in office workers.
As well, massage appears to decrease heart rate, increase blood circulation and lymph flow, relax muscles, improve range of motion, and it can also lead to a complete recovery from exercise or injury. According to some studies, massage appears to have both physical and mental benefits.
Physical benefits of massage therapy: helps wash away stress and aids relaxation; relieves discomfort during pregnancy; decreases muscle spasms; provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion; promotes deeper and easier breathing; strengthens the immune system; improves posture.
Mental benefits of massage therapy: promotes peace of mind; helps relieve mental stress; fosters a relaxed state of mental alertness; promotes a feeling of well-being; decreases levels of anxiety; increases capacity for calm thinking and creativity; creates body awareness.