Massage therapy helps with various health conditions, especially stress-related tension, which is thought to contribute to 80%-90% of disease. It is effective in treating issues like cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, low back pain, immune suppression, autism, infertility, and depression, among others. Key physiological benefits include:
- Boosts circulation, delivering more oxygen to tissues for improved function.
- Helps remove toxins and waste products from the body.
- Reduces recovery time from injuries.
- Softens connective tissue, promoting relaxed muscles and better organ function.
- Breaks the pain-tension cycle, preventing muscle strains and aches.
Increases flexibility and joint mobility.
- Improves muscular balance, supporting other healing therapies like chiropractic care.
