WHAT IS IT? Massage is the practice of manipulating and kneading a person’s muscles or soft tissue to help improve blood flow and circulation. There are many types of massage used throughout the world: Deep tissue, Kahuna, Swedish, Medical, Acupressure, Craniosacral, trigger point, Thai, sports massage, Reflexology, biodynamic, Lomi Loni , Shiatsu, Burmese, lymphatic drainage and hot stone massage.
WHAT DOES IT DO? The main purpose of massage is to relax the muscles to help reduce tension and pain within the body.
Massage can also be part of Physiotherapy which can help reduce pain in muscles and the nervous system. Massage is also used after accidents to help people become mobile again while on the road to recovery.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Massage has many health benefits, including increased relaxation, reduced muscle pain and soreness, pain management, improved physical fitness, increased immune function, lower stress, reduced muscle tension, improved circulation, reduced stress hormones, increased mobility, improved recovery of soft tissue injuries, and lower heart rate and blood pressure. Massage can help with emotional blockages, anxiety, back pain, muscle soreness, circulation, detoxification, headaches and stress relief.