Edmonton Massage Therapy Benefits
Pressure points in your hands are linked to every major organ in your body.
Massage therapy has been found to be beneficial for a significant number of conditions. One of the most significant benefits of massage therapy is improving blood circulation which speeds healing and enhances recovery. It has also been shown beneficial for reducing stress and promoting relaxation, decreasing pain and inflammation, increasing mobility, joint flexibility and range of motion, and increasing the oxygen capacity of the blood, which enhances the immune system. It also improves the health of our muscles, connective tissue and skin.
Apart from its positive effects on our overall health and well being, massage therapy can also help with a variety of health conditions as well. By improving the functioning of the Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Immune, Nervous, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine systems, massage therapy can help with the following conditions:
- Alzheimer’s
- Anemia
- Asthma
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Constipation
- Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
- Edema
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- HIV
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Low back pain
- Lung disease
- MS
- Nerve entrapment disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, etc.)
- Poor circulation
- Pain (chronic)
- Pregnancy and post partum
- PMS
- Psychiatric disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Stress and Anxiety
- TMJ
Please visit The Touch Institute to read more about the scientific research on the benefits of massage therapy for these and other conditions.
