Common Benefits of Massage:
Massage Therapy can:
Increase levels of endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine.
Decrease muscle tension
Decrease dependency of opioids
Decrease levels of the stress-hormone cortisol
Improve athletic performance
Promote recovery
Relieve chronic muscle tension and pain
Increase circulation
Decrease pain and stiffness
Reduce the risk of injuries, especially overuse
Increase joint flexibility
Decrease mental and physical fatigue
Promote healing
Improve posture
Decrease blood pressure
Increase concentration
Promote quality sleep
Improve mood
Increases muscle flexibility
Decrease anxiety and depression
Improve sense of well being
Improve immune system functions
Decrease inflammation
Healthy human touch can improve mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being