A simple massage could keep you from getting sick

A simple massage could keep you from getting sick

Dr. Mark Rapaport and his team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., evaluated 53 people, 29 of which received 45-minute Swedish massages–one of the most common forms of massage used in the U.S.–and 24 who received gentler, light touch massages. Researchers took blood samples at intervals before and after the massages … Continue reading “A simple massage could keep you from getting sick”

Massage therapy in Brighton has many benefits

Massage therapy in Brighton has many benefits

Tense muscles can cause the body to lose its natural balance. This can lead to pain as other muscles in the body tense to try to compensate for those which are causing the initial pain. It soon becomes a chain reaction, which causes the problem to spread, often quite far from the initial problem area. … Continue reading “Massage therapy in Brighton has many benefits”

Scalp Massages in Brighton Relax and Stimulate

Scalp Massages in Brighton Relax and Stimulate

What is Indian Head Massage? Many people spend hours of each day hunched over a computer screen or sitting in the traffic, risking chronic nerve damage to their necks and shoulders. Poor posture and long working hours without adequate breaks can worsen muscle pain. A head massage usually includes a massage of the neck, back, … Continue reading “Scalp Massages in Brighton Relax and Stimulate”

Massage therapy, healing touch are good medicine for the treatment and prevention of chronic disease

Massage therapy, healing touch are good medicine for the treatment and prevention of chronic disease

There are several good reasons for this, such as the fact that massage therapy helps move lymph fluid around the body and oxygenate organs and tissues. Plus, there’s probably something healthy going on in the fact that human touch is taking place. However, there is a widespread belief, especially among the leaders in Western medicine, … Continue reading “Massage therapy, healing touch are good medicine for the treatment and prevention of chronic disease”

Introduction to Sports Massage in Brighton

Introduction to Sports Massage in Brighton

As participation in sports becomes more popular at all ages, and performances improve from year to year, more is demanded of the athlete. This can mean that performances which were seen as outstanding twenty years ago are now commonplace. Mentally and physically, psychologically and emotionally, athletes are pushing themselves to deliver more and more, and … Continue reading “Introduction to Sports Massage in Brighton”

Why Have Massage?

Why Have Massage?

If you don’t spend your time relaxing at the beach every day, you might want to consider having regularly scheduled massage visits. If you practice stress management techniques, why not have regular massage or bodywork? I posed this question in my last poll and here are the results: 39% of the voters suggested that the … Continue reading “Why Have Massage?”

Massage Therapy Benefits in Brighton and Hove

Massage Therapy Benefits in Brighton and Hove

There are many positive benefits of massage in Brighton and Hove. One of the most significant massage benefits is an increase in circulation which can speed healing and enhance recovery. Massage Therapy – Brief History of Massage Benefits Massage is one of the most ancient forms of healing. The first writings on massage showed up … Continue reading “Massage Therapy Benefits in Brighton and Hove”

What is massage therapy?

What is massage therapy?

Massage Therapy in Brighton Basics by Kate Leas Massage therapy is a manipulation of muscles, ligaments, tendons, skin, fascia, and joints in the body. It is a practice that has been around since the beginning of peopledom. In fact, ancient techniques are still employed in today’s modern world. The benefits of massage are extensive. Not … Continue reading “What is massage therapy?”

How massage aides athletic performance

How massage aides athletic performance

The last several decades have witnessed a dramatic rise in the level of athletic performance. Advances in training and conditioning techniques are allowing the human body to become a finely tuned machine. The limits of speed, endurance and strength are pushed every day and each year brings new world records. The leap in performance can … Continue reading “How massage aides athletic performance”

Effectiveness of Massage Therapy in Brighton and Hove, how to achieve it.

Effectiveness of Massage Therapy in Brighton and Hove, how to achieve it.

New Study Reviews Effectiveness of Massage Therapy: Researchers Draw Interesting Parallels Between Massage and Psychotherapy By Michael Devitt, senior associate editor Massage therapy is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative medicine in the country. A 1998 study found that visits to massage therapists increased 36 percent between 1990 and 1997.1 More recently, a … Continue reading “Effectiveness of Massage Therapy in Brighton and Hove, how to achieve it.”