The Terms Of Massage Therapy

Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage therapists typically use their hands and fingers for massage but may also use their forearms, elbows and even feet. Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure techniques.

Some of the more commonly known ones include reduced heart rate, lowered blood pressure, increased blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxed muscles, improved range of motion and increased endorphins.

Benefits of Massage Therapy :

Massage benefits besides the well known fact that it can be extremely relaxing. Massage also benefits the functions of our heart, blood, lungs, muscles, nerves, digestive system and our skin.

• Massage increases the flow of blood, distributing more nutrients to all the organs.

• Massage stimulates the lymphatic system, responsible for eliminating wastes and toxins from the tissues. It eliminates fluid retention, reduces illness and enhances immunity and well being.

• Massage maintains and stimulates muscle tone, keeps the body supple and breaks down fatty tissue.

• The skin benefits by improved blood supply, stimulation of sweat glands, lubrication, and improved color and texture.

• Massage soothes or stimulates the nervous system, making one feel relaxed or energized.

• It is excellent for reducing stress, restoring and maintaining health and vitality.