because you value your body

Massaging is the art of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension and motion to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints, lymphatic vessels and organs of the gastrointestinal system to achieve a response. A beneficial response. It is usually done by massage therapists and health care practitioners.

According to the AMTA, Americans spend from $2 billion to $4 billion per year on massage therapy. The surest benefit is the relaxation of both body, mind and soul. Below are the 26 benefits of a massage but take it with a grain of salt.

For The Body

• Relieve stress and aid relaxation
• Relieve muscle tension and stiffness
• Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
• Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
• Reduces muscle spasms
• Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
• Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
• Promotes deeper and easier breathing
• Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
• Reduces blood pressure
• Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
• Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
• Improves posture
• Strengthens the immune system
• Treats musculoskeletal problems
• Rehabilitation post operative
• Rehabilitation after injury

For The Mind

• Peace of mind
• A more relaxed state of mental alertness
• Helps relieve mental stress
• Increases alertness towards stress signals and the ability to respond accordingly
• Promotes calm thinking and creativity

For The Soul

• Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
• Fosters a feeling of well-being
• Reduces anxiety levels
• Increases the state of awareness between the mind and the body

Did you know that I have 2 other blogs by the name of ‘because you value your mind’ and ‘because you value your soul’?

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American Massage Therapy Association
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