{"id":56,"date":"2014-10-24T01:09:39","date_gmt":"2014-10-24T01:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inbalancenola.com\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2014-10-24T01:09:39","modified_gmt":"2014-10-24T01:09:39","slug":"benefits-of-massage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inbalancenola.com\/?page_id=56","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">The Benefits Of Massage<\/strong><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<li>Alleviate\u00a0<strong>low-back pain<\/strong>\u00a0and improve range of motion.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with shorter, easier labor for\u00a0<strong>expectant mothers<\/strong>\u00a0and shorten maternity hospital stays.<\/li>\n<li>Ease medication dependence.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance\u00a0<strong>immunity<\/strong>\u00a0by stimulating lymph flow\u2014the body&#8217;s natural defense system.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise and stretch\u00a0<strong>weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Help\u00a0<strong>athletes<\/strong>\u00a0of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.<\/li>\n<li>Improve the condition of the body&#8217;s largest organ\u2014the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Increase\u00a0<strong>joint flexibility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Lessen\u00a0<strong>depression and anxiety<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Promote tissue regeneration, reducing\u00a0<strong>scar tissue and stretch marks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving<strong>circulation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce\u00a0<strong>postsurgery adhesions and swelling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce\u00a0<strong>spasms and cramping<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Relax and soften injured, tired, and\u00a0<strong>overused muscles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Release endorphins\u2014amino acids that work as the body&#8217;s natural painkiller.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relieve<\/strong>\u00a0migraine pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">A Powerful Ally<\/strong><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There&#8217;s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.<\/span><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<li>Decreased anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced sleep quality.<\/li>\n<li>Greater energy.<\/li>\n<li>Improved concentration.<\/li>\n<li>Increased circulation.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced fatigue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.<\/span><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">Profound Effects<\/strong><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<li>Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.<\/li>\n<li>Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.<\/li>\n<li>Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.<\/li>\n<li>Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.<\/li>\n<li>Preterm infants have improved weight gain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch\u2014which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, the medical community is actively embracing bodywork, and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal intensive care units. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage practitioners and even spas to treat postsurgery or pain patients as part of the recovery process.<\/span><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits<\/strong><br style=\"color: #000000;\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you&#8217;ll be and how youthful you&#8217;ll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn&#8217;t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Benefits Of MassageWhat exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can: Alleviate\u00a0low-back pain\u00a0and improve range of motion. Assist with shorter, easier labor for\u00a0expectant mothers\u00a0and shorten maternity hospital stays. Ease medication dependence. Enhance\u00a0immunity\u00a0by stimulating lymph flow\u2014the body&#8217;s natural defense system. 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