Benefits of Massage Therapy

Common Benefits of Massage:

A picture of a massage room. There is a massage tale in the center, with black sheets and a blue blanket.  There is a black cabinet stand, a black ottoman with the logo imprinted on it for min muscle massage therapy, there is a desk with a lamp. A massage stool is by the massage table. There is also an office chair, bookshelves with massage therapy products, and blackout curtains as well.

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