πToday is International Therapeutic Massage Awareness Day! π
Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.
There are many health benefits of regular Therapeutic Massage and many health conditions that show improvement, these may include:
π Reducing stress and increasing relaxation
π Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension
π Improving circulation, energy and alertness
π Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
π Improving immune function
π Anxiety
π Digestive disorders
π Fibromyalgia
π Headaches
π Insomnia related to stress
π Low back pain
π Myofascial pain syndrome
π Soft tissue strains or injuries
π Sports injuries
π Temporomandibular joint pain
π Upper back and neck pain
Therapeutic Massage is a registered profession provided by knowledgeable and skilled therapists who receive extensive training in anatomy and pathology to ensure they deliver safe and appropriate care.
To find an Allied Health registered Therapeutic Massage therapist near you go to www.mtasa.co.za