TOP 10 REASONS WHY GETTING A MASSAGE WOULD MAKE THIS WORLD A MUCH HAPPIER PLACE

Ever feel stressed out, overwhelmed, can't sleep, always sick, have constant headaches and suffer from muscular aches and pains? Receiving a massage on a regular basis can help with all of these symptoms. Massage alleviates both physical and emotional pain. If every person in the world would get a massage at least once a month, the world would be a much happier place. Here are the top 10 reasons:

10. Increases range of motion

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Adhesion and scar tissue in the body are a major cause decreased range of motion. The body releases fibrin, the body's natural glue, to fix an injured site. This natural glue produces fibrous bands in muscle, ligaments and tendons. Massage aids in breaking down the fibrous tissue and increasing range of motion.

9. Helps with chronic pain

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Massage is a way to naturally improve a person's quality of life. Massage helps increase serotonin, a natural pain killer. Massage also helps improve flexibility, improves sleeping patterns, boosts immunity, and reduces stress chronic pain can have on a person's mind and body.

8. Improves circulation

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Massage facilitates circulation of blood and lymph throughout the body. The pressure and techniques used in massage actually push fluid out of congested areas, helping reduce edema, carrying metabolic waste and lactic acid from muscle tissue to organs. Improvement in circulation helps lower blood pressure and improves overall body functions.

7. Aids in better sleep

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Stress is a common cause for low serotonin levels, resulting in depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Low levels of serotonin result in sleep disruptions. Massage increases production of serotonin and helps relax mind and body.

6. Helps alleviate headaches

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Massage helps reduce the frequency and severity of chronic headaches. Muscular tension in the neck restricts blood flow to the brain. Massage techniques help relax and release tension build up, allowing the proper flow of blood to the brain.

5. Boosts immunity

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Stress = Dis ease. People who experience high levels of stress tend to get sick more often. Massage alleviates stress throughout the body. Massage increases the body's natural painkillers cells and helps fight against bacteria and viruses.

4. Improves flexibility

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Massage not only broadens and lengthens muscle fibers, it also stimulates the production of the body's natural lubrication, creating more flexibility. Massage can help enhance athletic performance and helps prevent injuries.

3. Reduces stress

Massage alleviates tension in the muscle and the mind. The release of the body's natural painkillers and "feel good" chemicals in the brain results in a calming relaxation that makes stress a little easier to manage.

2. Natural painkiller

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Massage is a natural painkiller. Massage not only produces natural pain killers,it also helps relieve tight, sore muscles. Choosing massage as a natural preventative to pain management can be more beneficial than taking doctor prescribed medication.

1. Mood booster

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During a massage the body is releasing an abundance of neurotransmitters. Serotonin, which is linked to happiness and dopamine, linked to reward and motivation. It also helps with production of endorphins, the body's "feel good" chemical. Massage enables the body to relax, release these neurotransmitters and reinforces a positive attitude. Massage also enhances calm and creative thinking.