“Therapeutic Massage is a key stress management tool that helps the body return to normal homeostasis and optimal function. As an LMT it is my goal to help each and everyone of my clients to live the best life they can NOW!” – Brian Balsingh
The Benefits of MassagE
Massage therapy is a proven , medically based, non evasive way to physically reduce harmful levels of stress hormones in the body. Add to this the additional benefits of massage therapy including the reduction of general muscle tension and pain and you may find that massage therapy can be your treatment of choice in dealing with everyday stress. Muscles can heal relatively easily, but joint injuries can last a lifetime, so the brain will always sacrifice a muscle to protect a joint.
HOW STRESS AFFECTS THE BODY
Cardiovascular System: Stress contributes to a sustained elevation of blood pressure, as well as triggering or aggravating cardiovascular pathologies like angina, coronary heart disease, and ischemic cardiopathy, among others.
Digestive system: Brief bouts of stress (eg., a presentation at work) may cause short digestive system reaction such as a stomachache, nausea, or diarrhea. Colitis, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and stomach and duodenal ulcers are closely associated with chronic stress.
Musculoskeletal system: Muscle tension is increased when the body is under stress, and this may lead to chronic tension patterns and postural imbalances. Conditions like temporal mandibular joint disorder may be caused or worsened by stress.
Conditions and diseases related to stress
- Alcoholism
- Anxiety attacks
- Asthma
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Colds and flu
- Depression
- Drug abuse
- Dystonia
- Eating disorders
- Eczema
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Insulin resistance
- Menstrual disorders
- Migraine headaches
- Panic disorder
- Peptic ulcers
- Post-traumatic disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Rosacea
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
- Tension headaches
- Urinary retention or incontinence