Massage is best known for it’s ability to relax the body and mind. There are many more specific effects of massage. Massage can help you maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being as well as a natural way to alleviate pain and discomfort. These benefits can be long lasting and evident almost immediately. Here are some well known benefits:
- Alter Posture
- Reduce Muscular Fatigue and soreness
- Improve joint mobility
- Increase release of endorphins
- Improve feelings of psychological well-being
- Reduce scar tissue
- Assist in alleviating depression
- Decrease swelling of soft tissue
- Improves immune function
- Increases circulation
- Improves sleep
- Reduce anxiety
- Strengthens immunity
- Lowers blood Pressure
- Assist in eliminating cramps/spasms
- Helps prevent injuries
Massage is beneficial during all stages of life. From childhood to adulthood. Hands Naturally specializes in Pregnancy Massage. Pregnancy is a time of change physically and emotionally . What better way to soothe all your muscles and relax your mind than a massage?
Along with the above benefits, here are a few more for Mom and infant:
- Relieves varicose veins
- Increase blood and lymph circulation
- Facilitates hormonal, respiratory and gastrointestinal processes during pregnancy
- Contributes to shorter less painful labor
- Reduces labor complications, medications, interventions and neonatal complications
- Improves infant well-being
- Assist in postpartum adjustments
- Contributes to rehabilitation after birth
- Creates feeling of connection to body
- Contributes to stronger mother/infant bonding
