The National Institute of Health estimates that upwards of 90% of disease is stress-related. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
Decreased anxiety.
Enhanced sleep quality.
Greater energy.
Improved concentration.
Increased circulation.
Reduced fatigue.
Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:
Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
Lessen depression and anxiety.
Relieve migraine pain.
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
Increase joint flexibility.
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
Reduce spasms and cramping.
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.