May 29th, 2011 • Posted by Steven Metzger • Permalink
Of course, massages are relaxing and feel good, but there are also many medical benefits to massage:
1. Stress reduction. Studies show that massage decreases the stress hormone cortisol and increases the “feel-good” neurochemicals serotonin and dopamine. Also, release of muscular tension reduces physical and mental stress.
2. Healthy heart and better circulation: Massage increases the blood flow to muscles and soft tissues, allowing relaxation, cleansing and decreased swelling. Heart rate is slower and blood pressure decreases with massage.
3. Pain relief: Tight muscle and soft tissue often presses or pulls nerves creating the pain. Massage attacks pain at the source and also blocks pain receptors. Try massage for headaches, migraines, shoulder pain, back aches, cramping, etc.
4. Better sleep: Massage increases the delta brain waves that are responsible for deep sleep. This combined with relaxation, decreased stress and pain relief can provide for improved sleep quality.
5. Less anxiety and depression: Less cortisol and more serotonin and dopamine may also mean less stress anxiety and depression.
6. PMS and menstrual cramps: Hope and Relief! Massage has shown to be effective with pain, water retention and mood swings.
7. Emotional and physical healing: Tension, trauma and pain are often stored in the fascia and soft tissue, causing imbalance and dysfunction in the body. Myofascial release is effective in releasing the tension bringing physical and emotional healing.
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