Massage
Massage relieves muscle tension, stiffness and pain. Massage increases soft tissue flexibility and mobility and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. Massage improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissue.
Massage is one of the oldest documented forms of treatment for muscle pain.
Therapeutic effects of massage include:
- General relaxation
- Reduction of stress and anxiety
- Improved circulation
- Alleviation of certain muscular pains
- Enhance energy
- Relief from stress headaches and migraines
- Reduces blood pressure
- Strengthens the immune system
- Reduces formation of scar tissue