Benefits of Massage

Benefits are experienced when the effects of massage support the receiver's general health and well-being, or their healing process. It is in this sense that someone with a medical condition may benefit from massage even though the intent is not to treat a specific condition. The effects of massage refer to the basic physiological and psychological changes that occur to the recipient during a massage session. Massage is said to be indicated when it is used in the treatment model to have a specific effect on a particular medical condition.

Increases nutrients to all systems
through blood & nymph
Increases joint mobility & flexibility
Pain management
Aids removal of metabolic waste products
from all systems through lymph & blood
Mental clarity
Reduced anxiety
Aids digestion Feelings of general well-being
Metabolic balance in muscle tone Emotional release
Relaxes & refreshes muscles NEXT BEST THING TO EXERCISE
Connective tissue pliability & mobility NEXT BEST THING TO REST


Physical Effects of Massage

Intergumentary System

  • Stimulates sensory reception in skin
  • Removes dead skin
  • Aids moisture with oil or lotion
  • Increases sebaceous gland excretions
  • Tones the skin, making it softer & more supple
  • Softens, but does not eliminate, scars

Muscular System

  • Stimulates sensory reception in skin
  • Removes dead skin
  • Aids moisture with oil or lotion
  • Increases sebaceous gland excretions
  • Tones the skin, making it softer & more supple
  • Softens, but does not eliminate, scars

Circulatory System: Blood - "Nutrients In"

  • Stimulates sensory reception in skin
  • Removes dead skin
  • Aids moisture with oil or lotion
  • Increases sebaceous gland excretions
  • Tones the skin, making it softer & more supple
  • Softens, but does not eliminate, scars

Circulatory System: Lymph - "Wastes Out"

  • Stimulates sensory reception in skin
  • Removes dead skin
  • Aids moisture with oil or lotion
  • Increases sebaceous gland excretions
  • Tones the skin, making it softer & more supple
  • Softens, but does not eliminate, scars

Nervous System

  • Stimulates sensory reception in skin
  • Removes dead skin
  • Aids moisture with oil or lotion
  • Increases sebaceous gland excretions
  • Tones the skin, making it softer & more supple
  • Softens, but does not eliminate, scars

Skeletal System

  • Stimulates sensory reception in skin
  • Removes dead skin
  • Aids moisture with oil or lotion
  • Increases sebaceous gland excretions
  • Tones the skin, making it softer & more supple
  • Softens, but does not eliminate, scars

Mental Health

  • Stimulates sensory reception in skin
  • Removes dead skin
  • Aids moisture with oil or lotion
  • Increases sebaceous gland excretions
  • Tones the skin, making it softer & more supple
  • Softens, but does not eliminate, scars

Endocrine System

  • Aids in release of endorphins
  • May improve liver function (liver is responsible for alteration of toxins into forms that can be expelled via kidneys & thus helps to purify the blood)
  • Positive effect on hormonal system
  • Stimulates production of digestive fluid from glands

Digestive System

  • Aids in release of endorphins
  • May improve liver function (liver is responsible for alteration of toxins into forms that can be expelled via kidneys & thus helps to purify the blood)
  • Positive effect on hormonal system
  • Stimulates production of digestive fluid from glands

Respiratory System

  • Aids in release of endorphins
  • May improve liver function (liver is responsible for alteration of toxins into forms that can be expelled via kidneys & thus helps to purify the blood)
  • Positive effect on hormonal system
  • Stimulates production of digestive fluid from glands

Excretory & Eliminatory Systems

  • Aids in release of endorphins
  • May improve liver function (liver is responsible for alteration of toxins into forms that can be expelled via kidneys & thus helps to purify the blood)
  • Positive effect on hormonal system
  • Stimulates production of digestive fluid from glands

Immune System

  • Aids in release of endorphins
  • May improve liver function (liver is responsible for alteration of toxins into forms that can be expelled via kidneys & thus helps to purify the blood)
  • Positive effect on hormonal system
  • Stimulates production of digestive fluid from glands

Emotional Health

  • Aids in release of endorphins
  • May improve liver function (liver is responsible for alteration of toxins into forms that can be expelled via kidneys & thus helps to purify the blood)
  • Positive effect on hormonal system
  • Stimulates production of digestive fluid from glands

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