Massage (MM22994)

Massage is the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining health.  The history of massage and healing touch is long and complex, with more than 75 different types of massage and bodywork.  The earliest signs of massage date back to 15,000BC where European cave paintings depict what appears to be the use of therapeutic touch.  Massage progressed and was actually referred to as Amma in China , which is regarded as the precursor to all the therapies.  Massage is now widely used for general relaxation, therapeutic needs, body alignment, inflammation, headaches, scar tissue, pain management and many other needs.

Benefits

The body responds to Massage in many beneficial ways.  The Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System, Musculature, Connective Tissues, Endocrine System, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary Systems all reap benefits from massage.  The following are only a few of the many benefits of massage:

• General relaxation
• Stimulation of circulation
• Increased lymph flow
• Elimination of body toxins
• Decreased constipation
• Improved range of motion
• Decreased pain and tension
• Increase in quality of sleep
• Reduction in scar tissue
• Reduction in edema (swelling)
• Prevents build up of stress
• Reduction of cortisol levels
• Decreased mental chatter and increased alertness, mental clarity and creativity