People find that therapeutic massage can help with a wide range of medical conditions including:
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Arthritis - osteoarthritis & rhematoid arthritis
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Chronic and temporary pain
- Circulatory problems
- Depression
- Digestive disorders
- Spastic colon
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Myofacial pain
- Reduced range of motion
- Sinusitis
- Sports injuries
- TMJ (temporomandbiular joint dysfunction)
Even though massage therapy does not increase muscule strength, it can stimulate weak and inactive muscles.
Research regarding massage shows the following interesting facts:
- Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performance was better and were less stressed
- Massage decreases the effects of anxiety, tension, depression and pain
- Autistic children showed less erratic behavior
Stay tuned for more information on the power of massage!
