The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain. (Massage Therapy Act 1991). There are many ways that massage therapy can help your emotional, physical and spiritual well being as well as the quality of your life. Some of the benefits of massage therapy are:
- Reducing and eliminating pain
- Improving joint mobility
- Improving circulation
- Improving immune system functions
- Increasing lymph drainage
- Depression and anxiety
- Reducing tension within muscles
- Increasing injury healing
- Improvement in acute or chronic pain, conditions, and /or injuries
The Benefits of Epsom Salt
Epsom Salt-post massage/exercise use one cup in a hot bath and soak for 20 minutes to gain benefits of Epsom salts absorption through your skin.
- Pain relief and inflammation
- Stress and muscle tension
- Improvement of circulation
- Improves oxygen use
- Improve nerve function by electrolyte regulation
- Easing migraines and headaches
- Can help with athletes foot