Jennifer McIsaac, M.T.

Potential Benefits of Massage

• Stimulates the release of endorphins, alleviating pain
• Increases range of motion:  reducing fascial adhesions, restoring muscular balance and releasing tight muscles
• Shortens recover time between workouts
• Relaxes tight, sore, painful muscles
• Increases serotonin and dopamine levels, reducing feelings of stress, tension, and anxiety
• Reduces cortisol and norepinephrine (stress hormones) levels
• Lowers blood pressure:  stimulates dilation of blood vessels and slows heart rate
• Improves nutrient delivery to tissues and speeds up the removal of potentially harmful waste products
• Improves circulation:  increases the number of circulating red blood cells
• Improves sleep patterns
• Enhances immunity
• Reduces scar tissue formation
• Reduces spasms
• Flushes lymphatic system
• Improves pliability of scar tissue, reducing the likelihood or re-injury
• Improves body awareness and posture
• Improves over-all feeling of well-being