LymphWorks, LLC - The BodyWork Experts
of Fort Collins, Colorado
Benefits of Massage & Manual Therapy
The scientific proof of the physical benefits of massage and other manual therapy techniques:
Ø Increased circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs
Ø Strengthens the immune system through improved lymphatic drainage
Ø Increased joint and muscle flexibility
Ø Reduces recovery time after activity
Ø Reduces spasms and cramping
Ø Releases endorphins
Ø Reduces post-surgical adhesions and edema, and can be used to realign scar tissue
Ø Decreases chronic pain including low back and neck pain
ØDecreases headache pain and migraines
Ø Lowers heart rate and blood pressure
Ø Decreases anxiety and irritability
Ø Increases relaxation and the sense of well-being (shifts the body into parasympathetic mode)
Health issues that may benefit from Massage & Manual Therapy:
Ø Swelling, Edema, Scar Tissue
Ø Back Pain, Neck Pain, Scoliosis, Orthopedic Problems, Sciatica, Muscle Sorness, Trigger Points
Ø Strains, Sprains, pulls
Ø Central Nervous System Disorders
Ø TMJ, TMJD, Frozen Shoulder, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis
Ø Headaches, Migraines
Ø High Blood Pressure, Stress, Tension- Related Problems
Ø MS, Arthitis, Allergies, Acne, Eczema
Ø Digestive Disorders, Detoxification, Cleansing, Heavy Metal poisoning, sluggish lymphatic system, lymphedema, lymph node removal, radiation treatment, chemotherapy
Ø Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Adrenal Fatigue, Brain Fog
Ø Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders / Insomnia, Post Traumatic Stress and so on...
