I was asked the other day by someone “So what are the benefits of massage?” At first I thought – it feels amazing and is relaxing – why even inquire about other benefits?  Of course it feels good and releases tension but there is more to a massage then just the feel good part – so we should be asking the question.  The problem for me was that I didn’t even know where to start. Should I start how it benefits athletes’? What about expectant mothers?  It even helps people ease medication dependence.  The reality is that it helps everyone – children, adults and even animals (I won’t talk about theanimals). The body’s largest organ is the skin and massage promotes healing and blood flow to this organ and many other organs. Massage can reduce anxiety and stress.  It promotes endorphin release – the body’s natural pain killer. And one of my favorites is that it enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow – the body’s natural defense system.  I could go on forever with different benefits.

Just because massage feels so good and seems to be a luxury doesn’t mean that it isn’t therapeutic. Everyone should try to get in to see a massage therapist and figure out a plan because the more massages you get the more beneficial it will be.