Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage has been used for millennia as a natural pain relief treatment. We use massage therapy in our Mt Sterling office, as it works great in conjunction with the chiropractic care that Dr. Tolson provides. Massage therapy does much more than just feel good. It also offers many benefits as well. Some are physical and others are psychological, and here are some of the proven benefits:

• Pain relief (back, neck, shoulder, legs, arm, and headache pain)
• Improved range of motion and mobility
• Improved blood flow
• Greater immune system function
• Enhanced sports performance
• Decreased depression and anxiety
• Increased levels of energy
• Decreased levels of fatigue
• Easier time getting and staying asleep
• Easier labor and delivery for expecting mothers
• Fewer stretch marks
• Reduced scar tissue

Advantages like these have been discovered to be especially helpful for individuals who suffer with chronic conditions such as arthritis and asthma. Massage has also proven advantageous for burn injury patients, people with hypertension, and women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome. Even preterm infants have shown benefits with massage therapy as they have increased levels of weight gain.

To learn more about the massage therapy services we offer in Mt Sterling, give our office a call at (859) 499-1009.