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Therapeutic Massage for your Senior Years |
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Therapeutic Massage for your Senior Years |
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Your
body repairs itself throughout your lifetime, but with each year the
process becomes a little less efficient. The body gradually loses
some of its ability to spring back from the wear and tear of daily
living. Even healthy individuals who remain vigorous into the
nineties may accumulate an assortment of annoying problems.
Though aging is unavoidable, you can take steps to maintain or improve your strength, flexibility, coordination and energy no matter how old you are. Exercise and good nutrition can help. Regular therapeutic massage can also improve physical and mental well-being throughout your life. |
| Research shows that massage loosens muscle tension, increases circulation, and calms the nervous system. These simple effects can help you cope with many irritation problems. Specifically, therapeutic massage promotes: |
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Relief of pain from tight muscles. Muscles are gently kneaded and stretched, relieving spasm and allowing circulation. |
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Improved health and mobility of joints. Massage relieves muscle tension that restricts movement, and improves natural joint lubrication as circulation increases. |
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Improved posture and coordination. Relief of chronic muscle tension allows greater ease of movement. |
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Relief from itchy, dry skin. Massage increases circulation to the skin, improving both tone and elasticity and moisturizing naturally. |
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More restful sleep. Reduced muscle tension increases comfort and deepens sleep. |
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Reduced swelling from excess water retention. Massage gently moves fluid into the circulation system where it can be eliminated. |
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Easier breathing. As massage calms the nervous system, breathing slows and deepens. Relief of tension in the shoulders, neck and chest muscles also allows for fuller chest expansion. |
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Faster healing from injuries or surgery. Increased circulation improves the flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes waste products. |
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Increased Vitality, energy and mental alertness. Increased circulation brings improved nutrition to your cells and oxygen to your brain. This can boost your energy level and temporarily improve mental clarity. As a result, you may find it easier to engage in more demanding physical and mental activities which can further increase your energy. |
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