Massage Therapy

Defination of Massage

Massage is a scientific method of manipulating the soft tissues of the body to have specific effect. Its objective is the restoration of function, release of tension and the re-establishment of the contours where this is desirable.

Massage Therapy is:  

• The holistic application of physical touch to affect the systems of the body; ie. the muscular, skeletal, digestive, elimination, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, emotional, mental and nervous systems.
• It is the manipulation the soft tissues of the body with the hands for therapeutic, healing, relaxing and pleasurable effects.
• It is the loving touch of the heart expressed through the hands.
• It is not physiotherapy or any practice of manipulation of the skeletal structure.  

MASSAGE TODAY

There are many different approaches and applications to massage.

• Deep Tissue, this approach is powerful and often painful although the benefits can be great. It is helpful in restructuring the body, improving posture.

STRESS

Massage Therapy helps relaxation, releasing stress and tension in our bodies. Too much unresolved stress in our lives can cause constant muscular tension. This tension or tightness reduces the flow of blood and oxygen to the muscles and organs and also restricts nerve & lymph supply. Tension creates a tendency for a build up of toxins in the body, and reduces the flow of the more subtle energy or life force (Prana or Chi). Tension can lead to symptomatic feelings of fatigue, heaviness, aches and pains, tightness of muscles and stiffness. Muscular stress can increase the likelihood of strains and injuries. Muscular stress also distorts the skeletal structure which further compounds existing problems and creates new ones.

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

The following are some of the beneficial results that you can receive from massage treatments:

• Improve circulation Increase blood circulation and the flow of tissue fluid (lymph)
• Improve lymphatic drainage
• Help breathing Stimulate breathing Assist the flow of nutrients & oxygen to tissues
• Lower the heart and pulse rate
• Detoxify the body systems Hasten excretion or waste products
• Assist weight loss
• Nourish the skin (with the right oils) Promote nourishment, repair and renewal of body cells
• Assist in removal of deposits of tissue
• Stimulate activity in skin and its glands
• Improve muscle tone Induce muscle tone
• Soothe and relax nerves
• Relieve Stress
• Release emotional tension
• Relieve pain in certain conditions
• Relax mind and body deeply
• Give pleasure
• Create a feeling of well-being.

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