Benefits of Massage Therapy

Research continues to demonstrate that massage therapy is more than just an indulgence. Massage can (and should) be a part of a regular wellness routine. A simple relaxation massage has been shown to create physical changes in the body that can benefit the client in the short- and long-term. Targeted therapeutic massage has even more benefit, including reduced pain, increased flexibility, and symptom relief from specific health conditions.

Below is a list of the many possible benefits of massage, and some of the health conditions that may benefit from receiving massage therapy.

Benefits of Massage

  • Decreased stress

  • Decreased pain

  • Improved flexibility

  • Improved mobility

  • Improved postural balance

  • Decreased blood pressure

  • Decreased heart rate

  • Improved sleep

  • Increased oxytocin (bonding hormone)

  • Increased dopamine

  • Increased muscle development

  • Improved athletic performance

  • Decrease in injury proneness


Health Conditions

  • Arthritis

  • Headaches

  • Migraines

  • Whiplash

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis

  • Tendonitis

  • Tendonosis

  • Tennis Elbow

  • Golfer’s Elbow

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  • TMJD (temperomandibular joint dysfunction)

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Piriformis Syndrome/Sciatica

  • Back Pain

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Post-Viral Syndromes