Regular Massage Therapy Provides Many Benefits

By: Elements Therapeutic Massage, Carmel, CA

 

People from all cultures, professions and age groups suffer from stress-related tension and other conditions. Massage therapy has been proven to provide a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach to staying healthy, based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Not only can massage therapy help with insomnia, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, autism, pain, infertility and other conditions, but has also been found to:

• Increase circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and organs.

• Stimulate the lymph system, helping the body’s natural defense system fight against invaders.

• Release endorphins, helping the body’s natural painkiller fight off pain and injury.

• Improve range of motion and decrease discomfort associated with lower back pain.

• Relax and soften injured and overused muscles.

• Reduce muscle spasms and cramping.

• Increase joint flexibility.

• Reduce recovery time for workouts.

• Relieve migraine headache pain.

• Reduce post-operative adhesions and edema, as well as reducing and realigning scar tissue after healing.

• Contribute to shorter labor during the childbirth process, which reduces the need for medication and quicker recovery.

The benefits of each type of massage offered can vary: Deep tissue massage is beneficial for tight or painful muscles and recovery from injury; Hot stone massage eases muscle tension without deep pressure; Swedish massage is best for relaxation and stress relief; and, Trigger point massage eases tension in localized areas.

Elements Therapeutic Massage in Carmel Mountain specializes in massage that is individualized, customized and handcrafted to the individual’s specific needs whether they are in pain, stressed, in need of relief and relaxation or have sports and muscle injuries and are in need of a therapeutic massage.

"Receiving regular massages is important for people from any walk of life from office workers to weekend warriors,” said Jules Cumberbatch, office manager at Elements Therapeutic Massage. “Your body's muscles need to be worked on and stretched out to maintain their natural flexibility. Just a couple of benefits include preventing tightness from becoming a chronic and aging condition and reducing your risk of injury during everyday activities. The bottom line is: if you do not take care of your body it will not take care of you."

Posted by:  Stevenswood Spa Resort:  specializes in massage that is individualized, customized and handcrafted to the individual’s specific needs whether they are in pain, stressed, in need of relief and relaxation or have sports and muscle injuries and are in need of a therapeutic massage.