Swan Beauty Therapy - Massage Benefits

 

Psychological

 

Body massage has many possible effects such as ;

• Mental relaxation

• Uplifting effects

• Feelings of well-being, contentment, calm

• Motivational effects - as a pleasurable incentive to help client’s to achieve goals, eg: weight loss

 

Physiological

 

Skin

 

• Circulation is improved, oxygen and nutrients are brought to the tissues and the general appearance and condition of the skin is improved

• Sweat and sebaceous glands are stimulated, producing more sebum, making skin soft and supple

• Aids desquamation, dead cells are removed during massage, skin is left feeling softer

• Improved circulation produces a healthy glow

• Oil or cream used nourishes the skin

 

Lymphatic

 

• Action on the tissues during massage helps to pump fluid, making it more responsive, helping move fluid towards the nearest lymph nodes

• Removal of waste products from the intercellular tissues is stimulated

• Excess tissue fluid is directed to the nearest lymph nodes for filtration

 

Muscular

 

• Stimulated circulation improves the uptake of nutrients in muscle cells and removes waste products, such as lactic acid from within the muscles

• Elasticity is improved as a result of the stretching and kneading movements of massage

• Muscular aches and pains are relieved

• Movement of muscle fibres during massage helps keep them mobile, increasing circulation and reducing tension

 

Skeletal

 

• Increased circulation encourages nutrients into the skeletal system and removes waste products

• Passive joint movement helps to improve joint mobility

 

Respiratory

 

• Improved circulation to bronchioles, bringing nutrients to the tissues

• Mucus can be dislodged

• Gaseous exchange improved (replenishing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide)

 

Digestive

 

• Direct massage to abdominal area increases peristalsis, stimulating digestive enzymes

 

Urinary

 

• Aids removal of toxins and waste products

• General increase in cellular activity, stimulates urine production to aid removal of waste

 

Endocrine

 

• Release of some hormones helps maintain homeostasis and a sense of well-being

 

Nervous

 

• Stimulates, invigorates or soothes the nerve endings, depending on massage movements used

• Endorphins released, improving mood and suppressing pain