1. Massage reduces muscle pain and soreness
Studies show that therapeutic massage can relieve pain related to fibromyalgia, surgery,
2. Massage relieves stress and anxiety
Endless to-do lists, work deadlines, family obligations, attempting to keep up with the goings-on of all your friends — most adults today are slammed with duties and responsibilities, many with more than they can handle on any given day.
Regular massages can help to reduce the levels of stress and anxiety you feel on a daily basis. Not only does taking some time for yourself feel good, but massage therapy is scientifically proven to help your mind and body relax.
3. Massage can help you sleep better
Just like stress and anxiety run rampant today, so does lack of sleep. If you need a little help unwinding, consider adding regular massages into your wellness routine.
4. Massage can improve your immune function
If you feel like you often come down with a cold or other minor illness, you may benefit from therapeutic massage. Research suggests that massage therapy can increase the number of lymphocytes— a type of white blood cell that defends your body from disease — in your blood.
5. Massage can increase your flexibility and range of motion
Can you touch your toes? If you just tried and realised that no, you can’t touch your toes, you can benefit from a massage (even if you can touch, you can still benefit). By manipulating the soft tissue throughout your body, massage therapy can improve your joint range and flexibility.
