7 Advantages to Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is an excellent method for improving overall health and musculoskeletal efficiency. Massage has a number of beneficial effects on the body and the mind. Some of these include removal of toxins that can build up in the muscles of the body, increased circulation, and increased flexibility in not only the muscles but also the connective tissue within the body.

Massage also can help with muscle spasms as well as soft tissue injuries. Increasing the movement and reducing the overall recovery time by helping the body in the healing process. In addition, consistent massage has been known to increase balance. This is only the beginning, if you are looking for a massage therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks, we can help with that. Until then, check out these other incredible advantages to massage therapy.

Relaxing

When your body is stressed or tense, it can produce cortisol. This probably isn’t a surprise, that dirty “c” word is flying around a lot these days. Cortisol can contribute to weight gain, sleeplessness, digestive problems, and headaches. That probably isn’t a surprise either, but the trick is finding ways to lower your cortisol so that you can achieve results that bring you into recovery mode and helps to trigger feelings of relaxation, an improved mood, and reduce the stress levels. Massage therapy can do that for you - it helps relax you, reduce your stress hormones, and brings you into a mode of healing.

Reduces Stress

This isn’t a one and done type of situation. It’s important when you start a new regime that is proven to help reduce stress, that you stick with it for a regular period of time to accurately test whether it works or not. Regular massage therapy at the Lake of the Ozarks can help boost energy levels, reduce pain, and stimulate individuals on both physical and emotional levels.

Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

Curious what else regular massage therapy sessions can do? Studies have shown that it can help reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In addition, it can lower cortisol levels, and can also help reduce trigger sources for anxiety, hostility, tension, and depression. How does this help? An improved experience like those above can actually help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and/or kidney failure.

Promotes Muscle Relaxation

The goal of massage therapy is to find where the source of the body’s pain is via eliminating tense muscles, helping to increase flexibility, and also providing relaxation to the muscles that have been affected. Want to know something really cool? Massage therapy also releases endorphins (pain-killing hormones) which can boost the dopamine and serotonin levels in the body. These hormones can help promote healing, pain management and even feelings of euphoria!

Can Help Improve Circulation

Improved circulation is just another aspect of what can occur in your body after the long-term massage therapy. Good circulation can bring damaged, stiff, and tense muscles the rich blood supply they need to promote healing!

Helps Improves Posture

Do you know what the primary cause of back and neck pain is in Americans? Poor posture. Yes, that’s right, not sitting or even standing properly can cause you extreme amounts of pain. Massage therapy (and of course, chiropractic adjustments at the Lake of the Ozarks … but we’ll cover that later ;)) can help align your body and help keep your body relaxed and willing to position itself in an organic and healthy posture.

Can Help Strengthen the Body’s Immune System

It probably won’t surprise you that people who are experiencing high amounts of stress also have a lower immune system. If you are trying to build up your immune system, there are many ways that the team at Absolute Wellness Center can help (we offer nutritional counseling at the Lake of the Ozarks!), and one of these ways is through massage therapy.


It’s Time To Relax

If you have been wanting a massage for a while, but just haven’t been able to tell where you want to go - we would like to invite you to choose Absolute Wellness Center. We have a fantastic team here, and whether you need an adjustment, a relaxing massage, or even had questions about a supplement that may be needed, we look forward to joining you on your health journey.


Absolute Wellness Center Inc
4203 E US Hwy 54
Linn Creek, MO 65052
573-346-3777
Location: Linn Creek, MO 65052, USA

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