Benefits of Massage

The physical benefits of massage are incredibly wide-ranging. The most noticeable is the relief of muscle tension, stiffness, and pain. Applying pressure to break down adhesions and scar tissue within muscles, and using stretching techniques to elongate muscles, which helps to release tightness.
Massage also enhances blood circulation, delivering more oxygen and nutrients around the body, including the skin, muscles, and areas the can lack bloody supply – such as the lower back. The increased blood flow also helps the removal of waste products.
Massage also aids the lymphatic system, supporting the removal of toxins and reducing inflammation in the body. This helps to protect the body against infection, improve skin health, and improve overall functioning of the body.

The psychological shift towards a feeling of wellbeing is as equally noticeable as the physical changes. When the body undergoes massage, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, leading to a decrease in stress hormones like cortisol. This activation fosters a state of deep relaxation, reducing anxiety and mental tension.
The soothing nature of massage, the human touch, and the connection one can have with the massage therapist, help to promote psychological healing and enhance wellbeing and resilience to stress in the long-term.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage focuses on releasing chronic muscle tension and targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Using firm, slow pressure and specialised techniques, it helps to break down knots, improve mobility, and alleviate pain in areas of tension or injury.

Deep tissue massage is particularly beneficial for those with persistent muscle tightness, postural issues, or recovery from physical strain.

Below is a further list of a few of those physiological and psychological benefits of massage therapy:

Physiological Benefits

Reduces localised pain particularly in joints and muscles

Encourages better circulation

Encourages deeper and more efficient breathing

Relieves muscle fatigue

Relieves tired and stiff joints

Promotes relaxation

Sedates or stimulates the nerves (depending on the type of massage)

encourages sleep

boosts immunity

Balances the digestive system (improving IBS)

improves skin colour and tone

improves muscle suppleness

lowers high blood pressure

Psychological Benefits

Relaxes the body therefore reducing tension and the effects of stress

relaxes the mind and reduces anxiety.

soothes and comforts

lifts emotions and increases positive feelings

increases energy by inviorating all of the bodies systems and reducing fatigue.

improves self esteem

Improves overall relaxation by removing stress, tension and anxiety which put extra strain on all of the bodies systems.