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