Benefits of Massage
Professional Massage Therapy
Walnut Creek 

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Benefits of massage include:

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•  Dilates the blood vessels, therefore improving circulation throughout the body.

• Acts as a “mechanical cleanser”, stimulating lymph circulation and hastening the elimination of toxins in the muscle tissues.

• Relaxes muscle spasms and relieves tension.

• May have sedative, stimulating or even exhausting effects on the nervous system, depending on the length and the type of massage given.

• Stretches connective tissue, improves circulation, nutrition and prevents the formation of adhesions (knots), therefore reducing the danger of fibrosis (scar tissue).

• Releases harmful stress.

• Reduces edema.

• Improves muscle tone and helps prevent or delay muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity.

• Promotes healthy well being. Helps prevent muscular injuries in sports and other physical activities.

• Helps keep you focused and alert, promotes “brain power”.

• Makes you feel good and happy!

• Is helpful in:

  • Arthritic conditions

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Tendinitis

  • Chronic back & neck pain

  • Restless leg syndrome

  • Migraine headaches

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • “Tennis”- or “Golfers”- elbow

  • Injuries / Accidents

  • And many more “every day” conditions.