The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage for injury, rehabilitation, stress relief and general well-being
Simply put, massage therapy is manipulation of muscle and soft tissue. When applied by caring, well-trained and experienced massage therapists like the ones at Cherry Creek Wellness Center, therapeutic massage enhances the familiar benefits of simple touch.
Therapeutic massage:
Alleviates pain
Research points to a direct correlation between massage therapy and improvements in:
- Migraines
- Muscle spasms and cramping
- Muscle tightness and overuse
- Lower-back and neck pain
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Premenstrual symptoms
- Sports injuries
- Pain from neurological disorders
- Post-surgical and other trauma-induced pain
Reduces stress
Research indicates that more than 90% of disease is stress-related. Massage treatment offers many stress-relieving benefits, including:
- Improved quality of sleep
- Increased energy
- Decreased anxiety
- Enhanced concentration
- Better circulation
- Greater sense of emotional well-being
Provides overall health benefits
Regular professional massage plays an important role in maintaining good health. Many people rely on massage therapy to help with improve their health and/or recovery in the following areas:
- High blood pressure
- Infertility
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy and labor
- Suppressed immune systems
- Asthma
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Depression
Make an appointment today with one of our skilled massage therapists. Cherry Creek Wellness Center has four convenient massage therapy clinics.
Learn more about our massage therapy services.
For more information, visit The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
