
In today’s society where stress-related, psychological and physiological health problems
are common, Massage plays a significant therapeutic role to increase
your health and well being. A regular massage relaxes the body and mind. It can resolve soft tissue pain caused by strain or injury, or just day-to-day living.
What are the benefits of massage?
Overall, massage increases blood circulation and improves
lymphatic circulation in the body.
Massage can :
- Improve circulation
- Lower heart rate and blood pressure
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Boost the immune system through cellular waste elimination
- Relieve muscle tension and improve muscle tone
- Reduce inflammation in joints and soft tissue
- Alleviate pain, stiffness and improve flexibility
What type of Massage do I choose?
It depends on your personal needs, a massage therapist may use one particular massage modality or combine various modalities.
Ask what types of massage they offer and what treatment is best for your individual circumstances.
Remedial or therapeutic massageMassage stretches muscles, inhibits muscle spasm, increases flexibility and helps break down scar tissue. Therefore, it can help you recover from injury, either from an accident, sport or surgery.
A neck and shoulder massage can also alleviate repetitive strain injuries resulting from poor posture or sitting for long periods of time.
Relaxation Massage
If your physical or emotional health is challenged, massage help reduce the production of stress chemicals in the body. AAMT massage therapists offer various relaxation modalities.
So if you’re feeling under pressure, wind down with a soothing massage to feel revitalised.
Lymphatic Drainage
is a gentle, slow, rhythmic form of specialised massage which assists the flow of lymph along the lymphatic vessel, decongesting the area and promoting lymph flow.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage :
- Aids in removal of metabolic waste, excess water, toxins, and foreign substances from tissues
- Through its gentle, rhythmic and precise hand movements, helps to alleviate pain by reducing pain signals sent to the brain
- Supports and enhances the immune system
- Relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, aiding in stress reduction
- Aids healing and recovery from surgical trauma, injuries and swelling
- Helps to minimise scar formation.