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The Benefits of Massage

Excerpt from massagetherapy.co.uk

Effects on the Skeletal System
  • Massage can help increase joint mobility by reducing any thickening of the connective tissue and helping to release restrictions in the facia.
  • It helps to free adhesions, break down scar tissue and decrease inflammation. As a result it can help to restore range of motion to stiff joints.
  • Massage improves muscle tone and balance, reducing the physical stress placed on bones and joints.
 
Effects on the Muscular System
  • Massage relieves muscular tightness, stiffness, spasms and restrictions in the muscle tissue.
  • It increases flexibility in the muscles due to muscular relaxation.
  • It increases blood circulation bringing more oxygen and nutrients into the muscle. This reduces muscle fatigue and soreness.
  • It promotes rapid removal of toxins and waste products from the muscle.
 
Effects on the Cardiovascular System
Massage can:
  • improve circulation by mechanically assisting the venous flow of blood back to the heart
  • dilate blood vessels helping them to work more efficiently
  • produce an enhanced blood flow; delivery of fresh oxygen and nutrients to the tissues is improved and the removal of waste products, toxins and carbon dioxide is hastened via the venous system
  • help temporarily to decrease blood pressure, due to dilation of capillaries
  • decrease the heart rate due to relaxation
  • reduce ischaemia (ischaemia is a reduction in the flow of blood to body parts, often marked by pain and tissue dysfunction).
 
Effects on the Lymphatic System
Massage helps to:
  • reduce oedema (excess fluid in the tissue) by increasing lymphatic drainage and the removal of waste from the system
  • regular massage may help to strengthen the immune system, due to increase in white blood cells.
 
Effects on the Nervous System
  • Massage stimulates sensory receptors: this can either stimulate or soothe nerves depending on the techniques used.
  • It also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping promote relaxation and the reduction of stress.
  • Massage helps to reduce pain by the release of endorphins (endorphins are also known to elevate the mood).
 
Effects on the Skin
Massage can bring about:
  • improved circulation to the skin, increased nutrition to the cells and encouraging cell regeneration
  • increased production of sweat from the sweat glands, helping to excrete urea and waste products through the skin
  • vaso-dilation of the surface capillaries helping to improve the skin’s colour
  • improved elasticity of the skin
  • increased sebum production, helping to improve the skin’s suppleness and resistance to infection.
 
Effects on the Respiratory System
  • Massage deepens respiration and improves lung capacity by relaxing any tightness in the respiratory muscles.
  • It also slows down the rate of respiration due to the reduced stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
 
Effects on the Digestive System
Massage can:
  • increase peristalsis in the large intestine, helping to relieve constipation, colic and gas
  • promote the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, which stimulates digestion.
 
Effects on the Urinary System
  • Massage increases urinary output due to the increased circulation and lymph drainage from the tissues.
 
The Physiological Effects of Massage
Massage can help to:
  • reduce stress and anxiety by relaxing both mind and body
  • create a feeling of well-being and enhanced self-esteem
  • promote positive body awareness and an improved body image through relaxation
  • ease emotional trauma through relaxation

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