Massage - the benefits

The body's physiological response to Massage.

The human body responds to massage as the tissues, especially the soft tissues and muscles are manipulated, touched and stroked; and the nervous system responds as the nerves in the skin are stimulated. The objective is to treat and remove the following:

• stiffness and spasms
• muscular tightness
• ischaemia
• toxins, waste and CO2
• musclar stress
• oedema
• soreness
• muscle fatigue
• joint pain

 Massage therapy can bring benefits like:

• improved circulation
• dilated blood vessels and capillaries
• enhanced blood flow
• improved skin elasticity
• soothed nerve endings
• release of hormonal endorphins
• enhanced lymph drainage

More information on Therapy and Massage can be found at Massage Forum