Physical therapy can help your body heal in a myriad of ways, from managing chronic pain to mending sports injuries. Discover some of the healthful benefits to both body and mind.
Many Americans work jobs or lead lifestyles that require them to sit still for hours at a time. This can wreak havoc on your muscles and health, causing you to stiffen up and feel sore. Massage therapy can alleviate stress from your daily life and loosen the knots in your muscles, allowing you to feel more relaxed and energetic.
At Advanced Integrative Medical Center in Redondo Beach, California, we focus on all aspects of health. This includes mental health and comfort, and massage therapy is a form of health care that reduces stress and tackles specific issues with the body's musculature system. So how does massage therapy work?
Stress and anxiety can have a physical effect on your body, tightening your posture and causing you to hold yourself in strained or uncomfortable ways. Have you ever noticed that you sometimes feel sore when you’re stressed? That’s because your muscles tense under stress.
Massage therapy encourages you to loosen up and take a mental break, and the muscle manipulation gently stretches and works out knots in your muscles. This physical and mental relaxation lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves your sleep when you finally settle down for the night.
Relief from stress and anxiety aren't the only reasons to seek out massage therapy. Massages can have positive effects on the body, including:
Some studies show that massages encourage the production of T-cells, which fight off viruses and keep you healthy.
Many professional and amatuer athletes seek out sports massages to improve their muscle tension and lower the chances of muscle stretching and tearing.
Many people with tense necks and shoulders report tension headaches. Certain massages focus on these problem areas and alleviate tension.
Massages can stimulate muscles and deep tissue, encouraging blood flow and healing. We have many clients who’ve been injured in accidents who benefit from the healing effects of massages.
If you have chronic pain, massage can serve as a form of alternative treatment. The sensation of touch can give you relief from persistent low-level pain.
Different types of massages have different effects on your body, so we can recommend the best types for your needs. We also factor in your level of touch sensitivity and your expectations.
If you're interested in improving your health through massage therapy, we at Advanced Integrative Medical Center combine health care and massage therapy to give you a well-rounded treatment plan. You can learn more by calling us at 424-210-8093 or requesting an appointment online.
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