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  • January 2008

The short answer is yes—just about anyone can benefit physically and spiritually from massage.

Physical benefits

Regular massage treatments are beneficial for a wide range of people with varying health conditions. It alleviates stress related tension that is believed to account for 80% to 90% of illnesses. In addition it is beneficial in treating many common ailments including high blood pressure, diabetes, low-back pain, sleep disorders, immune system disorders, infertility, and depression. (This is just a short list—massage can be used in a treatment regime for just about any illness.)

Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive, humanistic approach to wellness based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Massage offers many physiological effects:

• Increasing circulation to allow the body to deliver additional oxygen and nutrients to tissues and vital organs.
• Stimulating the lymph system to increase the body’s natural defense against toxins.
• Relaxing and softening overused muscles which helps increase flexibility, decrease recovery time after strenuous activity and improve the range of motion.
• Releasing endorphins that act as natural painkillers in the treatment of migraines, chronic illness and post-surgery recovery.

Spiritual benefits

In addition to physical benefits, massage provides another therapeutic component largely absent in today’s world—tactile stimulation or more simply touch. As a therapist carefully unwinds a client’s stressed and tired muscles, they may be unwinding taut, pent-up emotions that one does not have time to process during of the day. The feeling of being touched in a safe, caring, compassionate manner can be a very powerful experience, reminding you that you are not alone in the world. Once you experience a good massage, you will understand its benefits to your body and soul.

Massage is not recommended for some conditions: phlebitis, certain forms of cancer, some cardiac problems, and skin conditions or infectious diseases. Your massage therapist should ask you about your specific health conditions and determine if massage is appropriate for you. In some cases, your therapist may require your doctor’s permission before providing services.

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