Benefits of Massage - Houston
The benefits are many: whether you are looking for stress relief, fitness therapy, pure pleasure, or relaxation, every time you visit one of our Houston, Texas locations, we will ask about your needs and personalize a therapy just for you. We may incorporate a number of different modalities suited to your needs on that day. Some of the most popular techniques include:
There are over 80 different types of massages. Our therapists are trained in the most common techniques—if you have a particular style preference, let us know and we will try to accommodate you.
Historically the main benefits of massage have been:
- Reduction in pain
- Lowered anxiety levels
- Lower blood pressure
- Lower heart rates
Massage Therapy Research: Benefits
Much research has been developed over many decades on massage and its benefits. Some reported findings of the benefits include:
Reduction in Anxiety: A study conducted by medical students found that much lower anxiety levels and stress if the students received a massage prior to an exam. The study also found a boost in immune system as a result of the massage.
Lower Pain & Anxiety: After receiving a treatment, people with cancer reported lower pain and anxiety.
Lower Depression: People who suffered a major loss were found to have lower depression.
Weight Gain: Improvement in weight gain among people with medical conditions that affected body weight
Blood Pressure & Alleviating pain: Another university study concluded that massage helped lower blood pressure and reduce pain associated with migraines.
Heart rate, Blood pressure, Circulation: Additional research indicates it lowers heart rate and blood pressure, and improves circulation.
Studies have also found that massage benefited:
- People in the office who received massages frequently felt lower stress and performed better
- Improved peace of mind
- People who had abdominal surgery improved faster
- Better body awareness
- Lower muscle tension and stiffness
- Lessens discomfort associated with pregnancy
- Better breathing
- Less muscle cramps
- Faster recovery after surgery
- Better circulation
- Faster recovery after an injury
(Source: AMTA)
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