The (Many) Benefits of Massage Therapy

Reduces chronic muscle tension and pain

Increases range-of-motion, improves postural deviations

Strategized for peak preparation, performance, and recovery

Accelerates injury rehabilitation

Improves quality of sleep, quality of life

Counteracts sympathetic (“fight-or-flight”) nervous system

Promotes systemic relaxation, deep breathing

Relieves stress, anxiety

Reduces hypertension (blood pressure)

Improves blood circulation, cardiovascular health

Decreases migraine frequency, relieves headaches

Supplements personal exercise programs

Eases symptoms of depression, improves mood

Improve emotional and physical well-being of cancer patients

Comforts with human touch during end-of-life care

Aides chemotherapy-induced nausea


Thank you AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) for the information above and references to data here