Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take control of your health and well-being.
Previously, massage was available only in luxury spas and elite health clubs. Today we offer various types of massage at our Medical Center - Skhidnytsia. If you have never tried massage, learn about its possible health benefits and what to expect during a massage session.
What is massage?
Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage can vary from light stroking to deep pressure. Benefits of massage
Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. It is increasingly being offered alongside standard treatment for a wide range of conditions and situations.
The benefits of massage can include:
- Reducing stress and increasing relaxation
- Reduction of pain and muscle pain and tension
- Improvement of blood circulation, energy and alertness
- Reduction of heart rate and blood pressure
- Improvement of immune function
Although more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have shown that massage can also be beneficial for:
- Alert
- Digestive disorders
- fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Insomnia associated with stress
- Pain in the lower back
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Neuralgia
- Sprains or injuries of soft tissues
- Sports injuries
- Pain in the temporomandibular joint
- Pain in the upper back and neck
In addition to being beneficial for certain conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often makes them feel cared for, comfortable and connected.