There have been many methods of therapy that have arisen over human history but none with the staying power of massage. There’s an excellent reason for this: massage is one of the simplest and most potent forms of physical therapy with wide ranging benefits and effects. While there can be rewards to health and wellness from even an amateur a professional can dramatically broaden and magnify the improvement that a massage can bring. While there are many types of massage including Swedish, deep, trigger point and others, they will all have positive effects.

Direct Benefits

The immediate benefits of massage are generally due to the working of muscles and tissues under the skin. This can alleviate pain in a number of areas including the lower back and can promote tissue regeneration which can reduce scarring and recovery time. This is one of the primary reasons massage is part of the essential recovery plan for coming back from any sports injury. It can reduce spasms and cramping and can assist in both strengthening weak and underused muscles and relaxing painful overused muscles.

Additional Benefits

Overall there’s an increase in blood flow with regular massage which can have dramatic effects on the body over time including better sleep, more energy, stronger mental focus, fewer headaches, and lower anxiety. Massage is often billed as pampering or rejuvenating because of these qualities – letting a person recharge their mental and physical batteries thanks to a simple one-on-one therapy.

Research has even shown that the positive benefits of massage will filter through the body enabling a range of relief for many conditions including arthritis pain, pain from burn injuries, and high blood pressure. The medical community has now made massage an integral part of physiotherapy and care for patients with chronic pain or those who have just been through surgery.

The benefits of massage are myriad and regularly scheduled sessions will ensure those effects stay active and strong. If you’d like to try a standard massage or perhaps a hot stone or other variety, please join us at May Blossom Spa to begin a more relaxed and healthier life.