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Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many ancient peoples – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments. Massage therapy is the practice of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft-tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.
The term ‘massage therapy’ is used to describe a wide variety of techniques that vary in the manner in which touch, pressure and the intensity of the treatment is applied.One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing. Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.
Some of the physical benefits of massage and myotherapy include:
* reduced muscle tension * improved circulation * stimulation of the lymphatic system * reduction of stress hormones * relaxation * increased joint mobility and flexibility * improved skin tone * improved recovery of soft tissue injuries * heightened mental alertness
* reduced anxiety and depression.
A professional massage is a great way to safely deal with a sports injury or post-surgery rehabilitation. Unlike medications, massages have no long or short-term side-effects. Not only does it feel good, but it can also improve your health and quality of life!
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Head Massage
R150
A head massage offers a variety of benefits, whether you use your fingertips or you get one from a professional. A head massage may help relieve stress and reduce tension. It may also ease migraine or headache pain, lower blood pressure, improve circulation to your head and neck, and promote hair growth.
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Back & Neck Massage
R290
A neck massage relieves nerve compression by reducing joint stiffness and relieving tension. An increase in temperature occurs during a neck massage due to an improvement in blood flow. As temperature rises, joint stiffness reduces and muscle tension is reduced.
A back massage can help get you back on your feet by increasing circulation, relaxing muscles, and improving joint movement and flexibility. It can help promote tissue regeneration and reduce postsurgical adhesions and swelling. -
Foot & Ankle Massage
R150
Just like your neck, back, and shoulders, your feet can also benefit from a regular rubdown. Foot massage improves circulation, stimulates muscles, reduces tension, and often eases pain. It also gives you a chance to check out your feet so you can get a jump on treating blisters, bunions, corns, and toenail problems.
Massaging your ankles helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even reduces pain in the ankles or the heels. Helps make your ankles strong and flexible, thus preventing unpleasant ankle and foot injuries. -
Full Body Massage
R450
A full-body massage is good for your heart as well. The vasodilation produced by massage increases your venous return which, in turn, increases blood flow and delivery of oxygen to all your organs. Your entire cardiovascular system relaxes and circulation throughout your body improves.