Muscle tension exists in every population, and reduces the flexibility that soft tissue provides the body. Massage improves overall flexibility and reduces the chance of having muscle injury. Massage stretches the fibers in the muscle promoting flexibility and maintaining it. Re3gular massage will counteract the most stressful day.

Microscopic damage, known as micro-trauma, is routine in people who train or workout hard, or merely work hard. Massage therapy helps improve circulation to fascial tissues and muscles, and will enhance people’s levels of performance. According to research, massage has a positive impact in blood circulation but also in lymphatic circulation, which means better removal of waste from the affected muscles plus greater oxygen and food supply.

Whether caused by injury or overwork, massage therapy is an effective way to alleviate muscle pain. Everyone knows that acute or chronic pain effects mood, and affects daily duties. Soft tissue massage helps people deal with pain effectively, so they feel less discomfort and are able to perform tasks better.

Need further proof? Visit the finish line at any triathlon and see which tent the athletes visit first? Hint: it isn’t the beer tent.

Sleep is recognized as the most important component in the body’s recovery process. It also has a significant impact on mood and overall energy levels. Soft tissue massage helps improve sleep patterns,

If you have ever gone to bed in a state of high tension due to vigorous activity, chances are you did not get a good night’s sleep and felt the difference the next morning. Some people may wake up during the night or too early in the morning. But, routine massage therapy reduces that tension, promoting deeper, longer sleep.

Soft tissue massage is great at relieving and preventing pain, improving range of motion, optimizing spinal adjustments, aiding in muscle recovery, and enhancing physical functions. After undergoing several sessions, people feel a heightened sense of well-being and health. And, they sleep better, too.

Acupuncture can help fight off pathogens by boosting the body’s immune system. Acupuncture treatments can also reduce the duration of a cold and relieve debilitating symptoms that keep you feeling miserable and away from family or work.

Are you looking for enhanced mental clarity and a surge of increased energy? These is a common opinion we hear from our acupuncture patients. So is improved sleep, which is why acupuncture is used to treat sleep disorders like insomnia.

Low-back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems in modern society. It is experienced by 70% to 80% of adults at some time in their lives. Massage therapy has the potential to minimize pain and speed return to normal function.

SOURCE: National Library of Medicine Study 2015