Body Massage

• Massage used to only be available at high-end spas or health clubs. Some people viewed it as a luxury for the wealthy or a code word for illegal activities. Now massage is widely available and viewed as an important tool in promoting mental and physical health.
  
  Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure. It's generally considered part of integrative medicine.
  
  1. Relaxation: Massage can help you feel calm and relaxed by releasing endorphins, which are brain chemicals that produce feelings of wellbeing.
  2. Reduced stress: Massage can reduce stress hormones like adrenalin, cortisol, and norepinephrine.
  3. Improved circulation: Massage can increase blood flow and warmth.
  4. Better sleep: Massage can help you relax your body and mind, which can help you sleep better.
  5. Improved flexibility: Massage can increase tissue elasticity and improve joint range of motion.
  6. Reduced pain: Massage can help reduce pain and muscular soreness.