the benefits of massage therapy

Stress is a very real thing that manifests itself as tension in your muscles. In specific areas (called trigger points) the tension stored in those muscles makes the tissue dehydrated and dense and it pulls on every body structure around it. Most of us know that the result is pain, aches, stiffness and lethargy. As massage releases the stored tension, the pain naturally decreases too. Over time, massage can relieve chronic muscle aches and pain as well as increase flexibility and energy.

Regular massage increases the circulation throughout your body. New, fresh blood and lymphatic fluid enter your limbs and bathe your muscles and organs. At the same time, old toxins, which have been trapped in your muscles, loosen and begin being flushed out of your body. Massage relaxes all of your body’s systems. This allows those systems, digestive, endocrine, etc., to function better. Wastes are removed as stress and tension are released.

Another benefit of massage is that it gives you a complete hour just for yourself. It is your time to let go and treat yourself gently and with compassion. You deserve a break from time to time and you can feel good about taking it. When you are well cared for, you take better care of the other important people in your life. The time spent receiving massage is an investment in your peace of mind and body.

massage in your home

There are additional benefits to receiving massage in your own home. The first is that you do not have to drive anywhere afterward. This is important because after a massage you will want to prolong your relaxation for as long as possible. Driving is stressful and can counteract the relaxation. Along that line, you may extend your relaxation at home by taking a bath or shower after your massage. And nothing beats putting on your most comfortable house clothes in which to lounge.