Why Massage? |
|
Massage and other forms of bodywork are an integral part of preventative health care. Relaxation is no longer considered a luxury.
Though many people (women especially) still consider stress and anxiety a badge of honor, proof that they are working hard, the truth is that chronic stress wreaks havoc on all systems of the body and is an important factor in most leading causes of death. Your immune system is impaired; you get sick more often and call in to work. Repeated patterns of hunching at the computer cause tension which restricts movement. Your racquetball game suffers; you get more headaches; you've gained weight; you're depressed: the chronic stress from which most of us suffer is sign that your productivity and enjoyment of life have, in fact, decreased.One of the primary goals of massage therapy is stress reduction. And oh, what a noble cause it is; it can also:
- reduce muscular pain and discomfort
- quicken healing and rehabilitation post-injury
- improve performance
- improve posture
- strengthen the immune system
- increase your body awareness