Reasons to get a Massage

Relieve stress
Massage therapy has been shown to be a means by which stress can be reduced significantly on physical & psychological levels.

Relieve postoperative pain
Research indicates that massage can decrease postoperative pain, decrease postoperative pain intensity, decrease postoperative pain unpleasantness/distress, decrease sympathetic responses to postoperative pain, accelerate the rate of decline in the intensity of postoperative pain, accelerate the rate of decline of the unpleasantness of postoperative pain, decrease doses of analgesics and increase levels of calmness/feelings of well-being.

Reduce anxiety
It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can assist in reducing the symptoms of anxiety.

Increase range of motion
Many professional and collegiate athletic programs employ or contract with massage therapists, and sports massage has been sought for many years by athletes of differing backgrounds for multiple reasons.

Help Fibromyalgia pain
Studies have found that up to 91 percent of people with fibromyalgia use some form of CAM, and up to 75 percent use massage therapy."

Help Chronic Neck Pain
Research indicates that massage can reduce pain and pain intensity in patients.

Reduce muscle tension
Massage can be used to improve athletic performance, speed recovery, and can be utilized by all individuals who participate in any athletic and/or exercise program to help improve conditioning and maintain peak performance.

Lower blood pressure
In a study on the effect of trigger point therapy, there was a significant decrease in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure.

Promote relaxation
Studies have shown that even a brief massage can reduce agitation behavior.

Enhance exercise performance
Individuals who participate in exercise and athletic programs who seek enhanced performance, improved conditioning, faster recovery, injury prevention, and assistance in maintaining peek fitness can benefit from massage therapy

Improve balance
Regularly receiving massage has been shown to promote relaxation and stability while helping temper the effects of dementia, high-blood pressure and osteoarthritis.

Sleep Better
It is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans experience sleep issues that affect their health. It is the position of the AMTA that massage therapy can help improve sleep.

Relieve tension headaches
For the most common tension-type headaches, massage is resoundingly indicated.

Ease symptoms of depression
Reduce trait anxiety and depression with a course of treatment providing benefits similar in magnitude to those of psychotherapy.

Improve Heart Health
In a recent study, researchers concluded massage therapy could serve as an effective intervention in controlling blood pressure.

Temper the effects of dementia
Regularly receiving massage has been shown to promote relaxation and stability while helping temper the effects of dementia, high-blood pressure and osteoarthritis.

Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Massage improves subjective perception of and function for those with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Manage low-back pain
It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can be effective in reducing low back pain.

Improve quality of life in Hospice care
Research has shown that massage therapy can provide comfort and relaxation, and help alleviate the symptoms and conditions commonly associated with end of life.
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