The Importance Of Massage / Benefits Of Massage

Massage - A Remedy For Common Ailments (Contd.):
Parkinson's Disease: Regular massage can help calm the nervous system, improve circulation, enhance well-being and encourage a positive body image.
Poor Circulation: General body massage can help stimulate and improve the blood circulation. Work toward the heart whenever possible.
Postural Problems: General body massage can help to release chronic muscle tension and help to undo old habits which have resulted in bad posture.
Pregnancy Ailments: For poor circulation, and back pain resulting from poor posture, massage the whole of the back area, paying particular attention to the middle of the back. Insomnia, morning sickness (massage with a little ginger essential oil), and varicose veins will also respond to massage.
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury): Regular massage to the back, neck, head, arms, and hands will ease muscular tension and improve the circulation.
Shoulder Pain, Frozen Shoulder: Massage the shoulder area, the upper back, chest, and neck to improve mobility and release tension, helping to relieve the pain.
Skin Problems: General body massage can improve poor circulation and lymphatic drainage (drainage of toxins from the body) and improve skin tone, dryness, and elasticity.
Sleep Problems: Sleep disorders and restlessness can be helped by regular, soothing massage, which is particularly useful an hour or so before bed. Combine with some relaxing aromatherapy oils, like lavender nand chamomile. Adult insomnaics may respond to marjoram essential oil, but it is not suitable for children.
Sprains: Gentle massage can speed up the healing process. An ice pack or cold compress should be applied to the swelling. Then gently massage above and below the injury to encourage waste fluids to drain away.
Strains: Gentle massage of the strained area can help rlieve pain and speed up the healing process.
Stress: General massage can help reduce the negative effects of stress to both the body and the mind, soothing, relaxing, and recharging the entire mechanism.
Teething Problems: Babies and children may suffer from symptoms when first and second teeth appear, and massage can be very useful to soothe and balance. Massage the abdomen, back, neck, and face to relax the child and reduce muscle tension and pain.
Tennis Elbow: Massage over tender spot on elbow, and down the arm. Consult your physician before undergoing treatment.
Tension: Full-body massage can help relax and restore the body.
Varicose Veins: Avoid massaging directly over varicose veins: massage gently above them, working toward the heart to encourage drainage. Hold the affected area between the hands in order to soothe and encourage healing.