BodyBalance massage is much different than a massage you would get at a spa or salon. Our technicians have been trained extensively in pain management techniques. This affords us the skills to offer a deep tissue massage that is not only relaxing, but also truly therapeutic because it creates a balance in the musculoskeletal structure of the body. BodyBalance massage is designed to improve function through balance.
What are the benefits in doing any one of these massage therapy you may ask? Here are your answers:
Overall Health Benefit of Massage Therapy:
- Increases blood circulation thus enabling the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the lymph system, the body's natural defense, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer!
- Helps in releasing endorphins, the body's natural painkiller.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
- Contributes to shorter labor and reduced tearing for expectant mothers, as well as lessening the need for medication, minimizing depression and anxiety, and shortening hospital stays.
- Reduces overall stress by lowering levels of stress hormones such as cortisol.
- Massage therapy could also treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis.
Physical Benefit of Massage Therapy:
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
- Reduces blood pressure
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
- Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
- Improves posture
- Strengthens the immune system
- Treats musculoskeletal problems
- Rehabilitation post operative or after an injury
Emotional Benefit of Massage Therapy:
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Improves ability to cope with stress
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
- Fosters a feeling of well-being
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Creates body awareness
