Touch the body, heal the mind, calm the spirit... MASSAGE!

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Massage is simply rubbing and kneading the body with bare hands or with the use of a massage equipment. There are different types of massages, from deep tissue massage to surface massage which leaves a soothing impacts various parts of the body depending on the need or mood... 

Little wonder they say "Time spent getting a massage is never a waste of time".

Here are five interesting benefits of getting a massage.

  • Lower stress
    The long-term effects of stress can take emotional and physical tolls. Massage therapy may help relieve stress and other associated conditions, such as a headache or migrane.
  • Increase immune function
    Medical research indicates that massage therapy can help boost immune system strength by increasing the activity level of the body's natural "killer T cells," which fight off viruses.
  • Boost mental health and wellness
    Research suggests that symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression (all associated with mental health) may be directly affected with massage therapy.
  • Manage pain
    Pain can negatively affect a person's quality of life and impede recovery from illness or injury. Massage also helps to relieve pain and control muscular swellings from an injury.
  • Improve physical fitness
    A massage is generally satisfying  and nearly everyone including elite and recreational athletes alike can benefit from it. Massage can reduce muscle tension, improve exercise performance and prevent injuries.

Culled from: AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association

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