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Massage therapy is relaxing, and it certainly feels good, but there are many benefits to massage of which you may not be aware.

Massage increases blood supply, oxygen, and nutrition to muscles, tissue, joints, and the vital organs, and improves circulation throughout the body. This helps muscles to recover more quickly from exertion and fatigue (especially useful after a strenuous workout), and helps to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with muscle tension, fractures, sprains, sciatica, and stiff joints.

Massage therapy aids in the relief of muscle spasms and cramping and helps in the prevention of muscular atrophy.

Massage therapy also helps break up scar tissue and is especially useful in the breakup of post surgical adhesion and edema. It promotes a greater range of motion in joints and keeps ligaments and tendons supple. It lowers blood pressure and heart rate and reduces stress, anxiety, insomnia, and even depression. As massage helps reduce not only physical, but mental stress, it is often recommended as part of a regular program for stress management. (more)