Massage or therapeutic body work is a natural therapy which has been the principle form of treating musculoskeletal problems for hundreds of years.
This form of treatment has been adapted by many cultures into the different styles of treatments in use today. They all share the same foundation but vary in their approach to treating the body.
Effects of massage
Massage has many beneficial effects on the body promoting it's ability to heal and increase well being.
Other effects include:
- Increasing circulation and lymphatic flow
- Increased removal of toxins from tissues
- Increased tissue flexibility
- Maintenance of muscular tone
- Decreased muscle tension
- Induced relaxation
What can massage treat?
Massage has been shown to be beneficial in helping many conditions, some examples of these are:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Arthritis - osteo and rheumatoid
- Sciatica
- Neuralgia's
- Constipation
- Minor everyday injuries and stress induced problems including insomnia and excessive muscle tension.