Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a integrative medicine, it may range from light stroking to deep pressure massage. It may be used for a wide range of medical conditions. Massage therapy has an important part in promoting mental & physical health.
Health benefits of massage :
- - It involves soft, long, kneading strokes as well as light, rhythmic and tapping strokes. Focuses on different layers of muscle, tendons or other tissues deep under the skin. This also combines with the movement of the joints.
- - Relieving chronic patterns of tension & helping with muscle injuries
- - Promote flexibility & help prevent injuries
- - May help muscle strains, aiding healing sports injuries.
- - Relieving stiffness & improves musculoskeletal function.
- - Helps in relaxation.
Physical benefits :
- - Improves blood circulation
- - Decreases muscle stiffness
- - Decreases joint inflammation
- - Better quality of sleep
- - Improved flexibility
- - Lessens the pain & soreness
- - Strengthened immune response
- - Improves relaxation
- - Increases feeling of wellness
Contra – incication
- - Open wounds
- - Skin diseases
- - Acute infection
- - Acute muscle spasm