Massage therapeutics is not about the candles, aromatherapy, and the spa. Although those items can be beneficial for relaxation etc, the massage part of the therapy is just that. An intense manual manipulation of the body's tissues. Made to work out/relax tight, knotted, spasmed, and inflamed muscles, ligaments, and tendons back to a normal and relaxed function. This can be caused by injury, stress, awkward motion/s, etc. Research done by the American Massage Therapy Association shows that 50% of individuals asked for a therapeutic massage for musculoskeletal/stress issues.
- Connective tissues
- Ligaments
- Tendons
Massage therapeutics effectively treats several medical conditions, sports injuries, automobile accident injuries, personal injuries, and helps prevent health problems connected with stress. Research shows that these medical conditions can be significantly improved or even healed with massage therapeutics.
Fitness
Top professional and weekend warrior athletes can benefit from massage therapeutics. Massage has been shown to help:- Reduce muscle tension
- Improve exercise performance
- Prevent injuries
Low Back Pain
The guidelines for treating chronic back pain. Now the suggested guidelines state that alternative treatments/therapies like massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, and acupuncture should be utilized before prescription medication, which is now the last resort, is implemented.
Headaches
Head and neck massage reduces chronic tension headaches, along with the stress that often comes with headaches.
Compromised Immune System Function
Myofascial massage has been shown to improve the nervous system, which is crucial to a healthy immune system. Through massage which increases blood circulation helps to increase the activity of T cells, which recognize and destroy cells that are infected with viruses. Stress reduction has been found to be a universally recognized benefit of massage therapeutics, and can also strengthen the immune system.
Blood Pressure
Improved blood flow with massage therapeutics can also bring blood pressure down and elevates heart health.
Fibromyalgia
Currently, there is no cure for fibromyalgia, but studies are showing a definite connection for those that receive myofascial massage therapeutics and improved quality of life. Reduced pain and anxiety, and quality sleep were has been experienced by individuals getting regular massage therapy.
Cancer Pain
A common symptom for individuals battling cancer is pain, which can be mild to severe. Used in conjunction with other pain management techniques recommended by doctors, massage therapeutics have been shown to reduce pain along with anxiety symptoms.PTSD
Those with post-traumatic stress disorder can benefit from massage therapy. Massage can help reduce:- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- Pain associated with trauma/images/memories
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