MASSAGE
THERAPY


30 Benefits of Massage
1. Increase joint flexibility
2. Lessen depression
3. Improve concentration
4. Increased energy
5. Reduce spasms and cramping
6. Enhance sleep quality
7. Reduce fatigue
8. Ease medication dependence
9. Increase circulation
10. Help manage stress
11. Decrease anxiety
12. Promote relaxation
13. Relax overused muscles
14. Relieve migraine pain
15. Weight gain for preterm infants
16. Alleviate low back pain and improve range of motion
17. Release endorphins- amino acids that work as the body‘s natural painkiller
18. Help at least prepare for and recover from strenuous workouts
19. Improve the condition of the skin- the body’s largest organ
20. Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow- our natural defense system
21. Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs improving circulation
22. Exercise and stretch week tight or atrophied muscles
23. Assist with shorter easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten hospital stay
24. Promote tissue regeneration reduce scar tissue stretch marks
25. Reduce speed post surgery adhesions and swelling
26. High blood pressure patients have lower diastolic blood pressure and anxiety
27. Arthritis sufferers note if you were aches and less stiffness and pain
28. Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak airflow
29. Burn injury patients report reduced pain itching and anxiety
30. Premenstrual syndrome suffers have decreased water retention and cramping