THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Massage, one of the most ancient of the natural healing arts, has long been appreciated for its ability to soothe the body and calm the mind. It is also an excellent means of stimulating any sluggish body systems and hastening the removal of waste products from the body. Of all the natural therapies, massage is possibly the one which is enjoying the greatest acceptance amongst medical personnel hospitals, for instance, are increasingly using massage to relax muscles, reduce swelling and cramps, ease tension, relieve constipation, and stimulate blood flow. Massage is also a tool respected and used by nurses, physical therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths. Also, because massage helps move blood towards the heart, it enhances vitality and rebalance the body's energy centres.
Massage is the simple, non intrusive therapy which restores, rehabilitates and revitalises your body and mind. Anyone of any age in any condition can use and benefit from massage. There are many different kinds of massage therapy; remedial, Chinese, shiatsu, acupressure, Swedish, Lymphatic drainage and aromatherapy. All fortes of massage involve systematically working the muscles and other soft tissues of the body to optimise the functioning of the various bodily systems. Massage therapy eases the pain and discomfort of injuries, strains, accidents and illness to allow the body's natural healing processes to work most effectively. It enhances your vitality and sense of well being, Massage can be a regular part of your health care plan. Massage keeps your muscles and soft tissues well toned, improves your posture, and rebalances your body/mind/spirit.
As scientific exploration of the brain becomes precise, the role of touch is increasingly validated. Professional massage will assist:
- The body's fluid circulation lymphatic drainage.
- The soothing of the nervous system.
- Energy balancing/clearing of meridian blockages.
- Greater freedom of movement.
- Increase flexibility of connective tissue.
- Supply of nutrition cells/dispersion of wastes.
- Total relaxation and the development of well being.
Thus massage is supportive of the body and can be safely used in conjunction with other forms of therapy.
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