Studies found that massage really does work to ease those sore muscles after a tough workout. Just 10 minutes can reduce inflammation, which can help your body recover.
However, the health benefits of touch extend beyond simply soothing aches and pains. Of course, the stressed-out have been proponents of the anxiety-busting procedure for decades. But a growing body of research suggests that a rubdown is even better for you than you think.
- Ease Pain~ eight out of 10 Americans will experience debilitating back pain. A massage can help. According to a 2014 study, massage helped people in pain feel and function better compared to people who didn’t receive any massage treatment.
“We found the benefits of massage are about as strong as those reported for other effective treatments: medications, acupuncture, exercise and yoga.
- Massage has also been linked to decreased stiffness and pain, as well as better range of motion in people with osteoarthritis.
Just like muscle and back pain, headaches can also be alleviated thanks to massage.
- A regular rubdown can reduce a person’s number of migraines, according to WebMD.
A 2009 study found that a 30-minute massage decreased pain for people with tension headaches, and even curbed some of the stress and anger associated with that pounding head.
- A little prodding in the right places can even have beauty benefits. “Massage increases blood flow, which plumps up slack skin, encourages lymphatic drainage (the shuffling of toxins out and away from cells so that more nutrients can travel in) and adds vitality to a dull complexion and lackluster hair,” Kathleen (licensed massage therapist, certified massage therapist from Epidavros Day Spa.)
- Whether you have injuries, are pre- or post-surgical, or just want to manage stress and muscle tightness, you can benefit tremendously from the therapeutic results of deep tissue and medical massage. Kathleen Doherty CMT,LMT. Kathleen works along with many doctors and physical therapist who in order to help their patients need to have a massage as a part of their therapy..
Epidavros Day Spa has been in operation for over 15 years. Barbara and Nadina recently have taken over as new owners. They have known each other for over 25 years and have now joined forces to create a relaxing atmosphere while pampering their guests. They are both sympathetic to the everyday lives of busy moms and dads, students, or retirees. And are masters at the art of juggling family and work. When calling to have a service, they are patient and very helpful with creating the ultimate spa experience that you deserve!!
Our hours of operation are Sunday 10-4, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10-7, Thursday 10-9, Saturday 9-6.
