Studies show that experts believe that as much as 90 percent of diseases are stress related. At Essence Massage, we believe nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than a high stress level. Massage therapy can be a highly effective tool for managing stress and achieving numerous other benefits.
Numerous health issues can be addressed through massage therapy. Bodywork can:
Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion
Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays
Ease medication dependence
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow, the body's natural defense system
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
Improve the condition of the body's largest organ — the skin
Increase joint flexibility
Lessen depression and anxiety
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling
Reduce spasms and cramping
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
Release endorphins and amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller
Relieve migraine pain