Increase of Blood Circulation.
When a massage is administered it encourages blood circulation
within the body. You will find that a massage will generally
start with you are lying face down while the therapist works
on your back, your legs, then your arms and finally your front.
You will also recall that the stroke start from the outer
extremities and work in towards the heart. Aside from generating
better circulation, a massage will also help to Exfoliate
dead skin cells, tone the skin and encourage the renewal process.
Improve Muscle Tone.
As the blood pumps better with greater circulation, the
vital nutrients are circulated a little more efficiently,
helping build muscle tone and restoring mobility. Athletic
people will find that with regular massage, the likelihood
of strains and sprains occurring lessen and when they do,
it heals quickly.
Stimulation of Nervous System.
Our nervous system works to relay messages from the brain
to the rest of body. A massage can work to stimulate the
nerve endings to soothe or stimulate- whether it is a light
relaxing Aromatherapy massage or a deep tissue massage to
get rid of the kinks and tension knots.
Aids with the Elimination of Waste
and Toxins from the Body.
As blood circulation increases, it helps accelerate the
body’s lymphatic system which is essentially waste
central. The absorption and elimination of waste within
our body depends greatly on muscle activity. Massage helps
to speed up the flow of the lymph thereby encouraging a
more effective filtering and elimination of waste throughout
the body, boosting the immune system to fight against infections
and diseases. Internal organs such as the kidney and liver
also benefit from regular massage.
Regulates Digestion.
Our digestive system responds to stress levels within our
body- sometimes we lose our appetites, sometimes we binge.
As regular massage helps to soothe and calm , it also helps
to regulate our digestive patterns, and most will find that
problem such as flatulence and constipation are quick to
diminish.
Relaxes, Soothes and Pampers.
Our limbic system within the brain basically serves to control
our emotional responses. Most of us have experienced first
hand how a massage makes us feel…it sends strong messages
of comfort, relaxation and pampering to our limbic system
thereby lifting our spirits and giving us the general feel-good
sensation.
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