Massage is an effective tool for managing stress, which translates into:
- Decreased anxiety
- Enhanced sleep quality
- Greater energy
- Improved concentration
- Increased circulation
- Reduced fatigue
Massage For Athletes
Massage can be an essential part of an Athletes passive training. Passive Training can include:massage, diet, stretching, yoga, tennis ball massage, foam rolling, sleep, hydration, and mediation. Passive Training is the less strenuous side of a healthy exercise training plan. that helps keep your body balanced, can help prevent injury and aid in recovery. (ask about self massage techniques for specific concerns or issues)
Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:
- Alleviate low-back pain, and mimic sciatica.
- Improves range of motion.
- Assist In the comfort levels of expectant mothers.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow
- Exercise and stretch weak or tight muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from workouts.
- Improve the condition of the skin.
- Increase joint mobility
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Aid in the reduction of scar tissue.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
- Relieve headache, and migraine pain.