Massage therapy is known to reduce stress and anxiety, help with pain management, relax the muscles and rehabilitate injuries. Massage can also be calming, relaxing and enjoyable.
In clinical terms, massage reduces the levels of a stress inducing hormone called cortisol, whilst increasing other hormones such as dopamine and serotonin that have a positive effect on wellbeing.
Massage is in the treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments and can be used to address other health problems including:
• back pain
• neck or shoulder pain
• headache
• osteoarthritis
• depression and anxiety
• digestive disorders
• strains or soft tissue injuries
• sports injuries
• arthritis