The Benefits of Massage

.. for the skeletal system

• maintains posture and body balance.
• reduces muscular tension that eventually causes structural problems.
• increases the flow of nutrients to the bones.
• promotes elimination of waste matter.

.. for the muscular system

• relieves muscle tension.
• increases the supply of blood and nutrients to muscles.
• helps to eliminate waste matter from muscles (especially lactic acid).
• helps to restore tone to flaccid muscles and partially compensates for lack of exercise and inactivity due to illness or injury.
• eliminates or prevents muscle adhesions resulting from injury.
• increases flexibility and strength of joints.

.. for the circulatory system

• improves blood circulation and relieves congestion.
• increases supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body.
• eases the strain on the heart by helping to return blood to this vital organ, especially in cases of forced inactivity due to illness or injury.
• pushes the movement of lymph through the body, thereby strengthening the immune system and eliminating toxic wastes.

.. for the nervous system

• can either sedate or stimulate the nervous system, depending on the technique used.
• by balancing the nervous system, affects all the systems of the body.

.. for the respiratory system

• improves breathing patterns.
• aids in the relief of many long-term respiratory difficulties such as asthma and bronchitis.

.. for the digestive system

• improves the function of the liver.
• acts as a mechanical cleanser, pushing out waste products, particularly in those who suffer from constipation.
• relieves spastic colon.

.. for the urinary system

• massaging the kidneys can cleanse the blood and tonify the entire system.
• in problems of swelling in the body, massage can affect the elimination of fluids.