Why Massage is Beneficial
Massage is the ancient art of manipulating muscle tissue to promote healing. It has been practiced for thousands of years. Although massage is usually looked upon as a luxury use for relaxation, in recent years massage has become more popular as an alternative or complementary service for healing sore, painful, and aching muscles.
Studies
Numerous studies have found that massage not only relaxes muscles and improves circulation, but that it can increase the production of neurotransmitters in the brain that help to relieve pain and alleviate depression.
Companies such as Boeing and Reebok have found that since massage therapists have been brought in, complaints of headache, back strain, and fatigue have all fallen. Many Fortune 500 companies are using massage therapy services to counter such ills as musculoskeletal problems, stress, and poor ergonomic design of furniture.
In a study described in Wellness Management, the following benefits were reported at more than 30 companies:
- Average sick-leave days reduced by 22%
- Physician visits reduced by 16%
- Injury incidents reduced by 28%
- Per capita workers' compensation cost reduced by 47%
- Hospital admissions reduced by 62%
These statistics give great insight into the kind of results that emanate from the practice of receiving a regular massage.
Recommended by Physicians
Physicians are now frequently prescribing massage for muscular pain and to relieve stress-related illnesses. Massage has proven to have a positive effect on physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
More importantly, massage is now being used to relieve nausea, depression, and anxiety for persons in cancer treatment. It is also used to help provide relief for specific muscular conditions and surgical procedures such as mastectomy and other breast surgeries.
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