Physical and mental benefits of massage:
- relaxes the whole body, releases tension and stiffness
- loosens tight muscles and breaks down fibrositic nodules (muscle knots)
- relieves tired and aching muscles
- increases flexibility and range of motion
- diminishes chronic pain
- calms the nervous system
- lowers blood pressure and heart rate
- enhances skin tone, leaves skin softer, smoother and more radiant
- assists in recovery from injuries and illness
- excellent stress relief; can improve sleep and function of your immune system if done regularly
- aids detoxification of the body
- reduces tension headaches
- triggers release of endorphins, the “happy hormones”, which will improve your mood and overall feeling of wellbeing
- reduces mental stress and promotes restful sleep
- can really improve concentration (particularly head massage)
- helps with mental fatigue, induces relaxed state of mind