THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, relieve pain or reduce symptoms of a chronic condition massage therapy may be able to help you. Massage therapy is beneficial to all ages, from newborns to seniors and through all the life stages in between. It can be effective in treating both acute and chronic conditions.

Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by reducing or eliminating pain, increasing range of motion, circulation and lymphatic drainage, reducing muscle tension and increasing body awareness. It has also been shown to reduce depression and anxiety.

Massage can help reduce pain and other negative effects from a number of conditions, including, but certainly not limited to:

Anxiety and depression

Respiratory conditions (asthma, emphysema)

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Arthritis, bursitis and tendinitis 

Insomnia

Headaches

Parkinsons Disease

Stroke

and post-surgical rehabilitation

If you’re wondering what massage therapy can do for you, or if you have any questions about massage feel free to e-mail me at massage@daniellepratt.ca.