There are many benefits to massage therapy. One of the biggest benefits, though, is it helps increase circulation. Increasing circulation means getting the blood moving at a faster rate. This gets the toxins and wastes in your body cycled out and brings nutrition to the muscles faster. Massage can also help reduce muscle spasms. It also helps relieve excessive tension in the muscles that can leave you in pain, and encourages realignment of misaligned muscles.
For the elderly or those with medical problems massage helps maintain muscle tone and helps delay muscular atrophy from inactivity. It can also ease strain on the heart by helping blood return to it. And for those worried about blood pressure, massage aids in reducing stress and can lower blood pressure.
Adults aren't the only people who need massage though. Babies and children can also benefit from massage. A baby with belly gas can keep the whole house awake. Using special techniques on your baby's tummy can help relieve not only belly gas but also full intestines.
Also, sometimes children's bones grow faster than muscles leaving them with "growing pains." This experience is, as the term implies, painful. Massage can help ease tired muscles in your child and help them to be more comfortable.
If you have questions about massage or are wondering if it can help you please call 612-747-9794 or email joy@Ahappyhaven.com.
