Do You Know?

Massages are what we want when we're feeling discomfort, stressed, or looking for to treat ourselves, but did you know some of the amazing lasting benefits massages provide? 

Here are some...and when you're through reading this list, call us for an appointment, or a few! :)

- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.


- Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.


- Ease medication dependence.


- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
 

- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.


- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.


- Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
-Increase joint flexibility.


- Lessen depression and anxiety.


- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.


- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.


- Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.


- Reduce spasms and cramping.


- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.


- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.


- Relieve migraine pain.


- Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.


- Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.
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- Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.


- High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.


- Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.