Massage Therapy

The benefits of massage therapy are outlined below.

Massage:

• dilates the blood vessels, improving the circulation and relieving congestion throughout the body
• increases the number of red blood cells, especially in cases of anemia
• acts as a "mechanical cleanser," stimulating lymph circulation and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris
• relaxes muscle spasm and relieves tension
• increases blood supply and nutrition to muscles without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid produced through voluntary muscle contraction, thus helps to prevent buildup of harmful "fatigue" products resulting from strenuous exercise or injury
• improves muscle tone and helps prevent or delay muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity and can compensate, in part, for lack of exercise and muscular contraction in persons who, because of injury, illness or age, are forced to remain inactive - in these cases, massage helps return venous blood to the heart and so eases the strain on this vital organ
• may have a sedative, stimulating or even exhausting effect on the nervous system depending on the type and length of massage treatment given
• according to some authorities, massage may burst the fat capsule in subcutaneous tissue so that the fat exudes and becomes absorbed - in this way, massage, combined with a nutritious but calorie-deficient diet, can be an aid to reducing
• by improving the general circulation, massage increases nutrition of the tissues and it is accompanied or followed by an increased interchange of substances between the blood and tissue cells, heightening tissue metabolism
• increases the excretion (via the kidneys) of fluids and waste products of protein metabolism, inorganic phosphorus and salt in normal individuals
• encourages the retention of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur necessary for tissue repair in persons convalescing from bone fractures
• stretches connective tissue, improves its circulation and nutrition and so breaks down or prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis
• improves the circulation and nutrition of joints and hastens the elimination of harmful deposits - helps lessen inflammation and swelling in joints and so alleviates pain
• helps to reduce edema (or dropsy) of the extremities and disperses the edema following injury to ligaments and tendons, lessens pain and facilitates movement

Most importantly.......Massage makes you feel good!

To make an appointment for a massage therapy session please call us at (818) 343-3571.
A massage therapy session is $75.00

 

Disclaimer: The preceding is to provide information about massage therapy and the benefits that may be derived. It is not intended to claim a cure for any disease or condition. It should not take the place of medical advice or treatment. 

 

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