Doctors today are quick to prescribe medicine or recommend surgery before trying something often more effective like massage therapy. In most cases, the body can heal itself, especially with the right kind of holistic bodywork to jumpstart the process. One form of bodywork is massage, which has countless benefits.
The key to getting an excellent massage is finding the right massage therapist – someone with whom you feel safe; someone who is engaged and listens attentively, someone who has the depth of skills to effectively treat, and someone who responds caringly to your needs. Energy and compassion are also essential attributes; someone whose touch leaves you with a sense of returning home to your body and soul. With that foundation, here are just five of the wonderful benefits of massage:
1. Relaxation by releasing stored physical and emotional pain
Massage will revive your body and improve your health.
2. Pain relief
Massage brings comfort by relieving tension, improving function and restoring circulation.
3. Stress reduction by reducing pain and eliminating tension
Massage will also assist you to effectively cope with the daily pressures of life.
4. Improved Immunity
Massage boosts the immune system, enhances clarify, and alleviates depression.
5. Alignment of your mind, body and spirit
Massage will help you recover from any of the following:
- Pain, chronic or acute
- Tension of muscles
- Hormonal regulation and balance
- Abuse: physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
- Car accidents
- Over-exertion or physical stress
- Poor posture
- Surgery
- Chronic illness
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Why use medicine?
Massage therapy is an effective holistic remedy for health, healing and balance. Many Western doctors are quick to prescribe chemicals that have side effects. Your body is just waiting for the right bodywork to heal itself. Don’t rush to the pharmacy! Rush to a good therapist for safe and effective healing!
Is surgery recommended?
Many bodywork techniques can delay or eliminate the need for surgery, especially when myofascial release applied. Surgery leaves residual scarring and impaired function. Find a skilled therapist that engages the inner physician for natural and effective healing without surgery. When surgery is necessary, go to an experienced therapist for preoperative and postoperative care.
Are you modest or nervous about bodywork?
Massage can be done with clothes on or off, enabling you to receive healing touch within your parameters of comfort.
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