Five benefits of massage therapy

Massage therapy, typically offered in health clubs and spas, has now become mainstream. It’s now available by health institutions and chiropractors because of the many health benefits.

Our wellness team highly recommends massage therapy for healing and well-being. There are several benefits that massage therapy offers, including some you may not expect:

1. Eases pain. People come to us for back and neck pain relief. Massage therapy can also lessen the pain of headaches. It relaxes muscles, tendons, and joints and reduces stress that adds to the pain. Touch therapy may also decrease pain symptoms by activating nerve fibers that alter the pain signal.
2. Supports healing. Massage therapy is used for injury rehabilitation. Kneading and manipulating your muscles and soft tissues will improve circulation. Blood supplies injured tissue with proteins and growth factors needed to regenerate cells and repair the damage. It also improves the movement of fluid through your lymphatic system, which removes damaged cells or waste.
3. Improved well-being. There’s nothing like a massage to make you feel good. The endorphins are released. These chemicals in the brain make you feel better and refreshed. Additionally, massage therapy reduces stress hormone levels, letting you feel at ease.
4. Boosts energy. Massage therapy may give you an energy boost. This occurs when endorphins are increased and blood circulation is increased. Those brain chemicals boost your mood and energy as the increase in blood circulation improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your organs, tissues, and cells.
5. Immunity health improves. Stress hormone levels improve immune health. Stress is a normal reaction to unexpected or unwanted situations. The body releases stress hormones to assist in your response to these situations, commonly known as “fight or flight syndrome”. (“freeze” was recently added). The demands of daily life mean you’re always on call. Chronic stress affects immune function, increases inflammation, and increases susceptibility to infections and disease. Massage therapy lowers stress hormones, reduces stressful feelings, and helps boost immunity. 

Massage therapy is no longer just for the wealthy and the elite. It is available to everyone. It has become an essential part of a strong wellness routine. If you need to improve your health and well-being, you may want to consider adding it. Consult your chiropractor.

If you are considering massage therapy, see your chiropractor as soon as possible. Schedule an assessment with us at Apple Wellness Center to find out how chiropractic care could fit into your wellness routine. Contact our Winchester, Virginia office at 540-224-7220 or book an appointment online.

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