Physical Benefits
Skeletal System
Massage can help increase joint mobility. It helps to free adhesions, break down scar tissue and decrease inflammation, so helping to restore a joint's range of motion. Massage alsoimproves muscle tone and balance which reduces the physical stress placed on bones and joints.
Muscular System
Massage reduces and relieves muscular tightness and stiffness, so reducing overall muscular pain. It prevents muscles shortening and so increases the flexibility in the muscles. Because of the circulatory benefits, more oxygen and nutrients are brought to the muscles, so reducing muscular fatigue and soreness. Massage also increases the rate at which toxins and waste products are removed from the muscles
Cardiovascular System
Massage improves circulation by assisting with the flow of blood through the veins and back to the heart. It also causes blood vessels to dilate, so allowing the volume of blood flowing through the vessels to increase so improving oxygen and nutrient delivery to the tissues. Massage also improves the rate of removal of toxins, waste products and carbon dioxide from muscle tissues is improved. Due to the blood vessel dialtion, blood pressure is reduced, and the state of relaxation achieved decreases the heart rate.in and tissue dysfunction).
Lymphatic System
Massage helps to remove tissue swellings by increasing the rate of lymphatic drainage. It also helps to improve the body's immune response over a period of time.
Skin Condition
Massage
improves the blood supply to the skin, so increasing the oxygen and ntrients
to the skin cells, and this promotes skin regenration, which helps the skin
retain it's elasticity and appeara younger. The dilation of the blood vessels
caused by the massage helps to improve the skin's colour. Massage also promotes
an increase in sebum production, so maintaining the skins natural protection
and resistance to infection, and also helping to improve the skin’s suppleness.
