6 Health Benefits of Regular Massages

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Regular therapeutic massages have been proven to improve overall health and wellness in many ways. While you can reap the benefits of regular massage in many contexts, such as a relaxing spa, or recovering from a sports injury, when receiving regular massage therapy from your chiropractor as part of your overall, regular chiropractic treatment, you will have the benefit of established care that can address your specific needs. Receiving regular massages in Beverly Hills can provide relief from muscle tension and soreness, reduce stress and anxiety, increase flexibility and mobility, improved blood circulation and oxygenation, alleviate chronic pain and headaches, improve sleep habits, as well as increase general wellness.

At Tannenbaum Chiropractic in Beverly Hills, we encourage regular massages as part of your overall wellness treatment plan. Read on to learn the many benefits to receiving regular massage therapy in Beverly Hills at Tannenbaum Chiropractic.

Call Tannenbaum Chiropractic in Beverly Hills to schedule your first massage therapy visit to establish a regular massage treatment plan! 

Regular Massage Therapy in Beverly Hills

Depending on your reason for getting a massage, message therapy from a chiropractor is not unlike other forms of massages that you may have received in a spa or from a sports therapist. The difference is that a chiropractic massage is performed by a trained, licensed professional in a chiropractic facility and generally involves manipulating specific muscles and/or joints for long term therapeutic purposes. Regular massage therapy is usually integrated into a patient’s regular treatments to maintain optimal health and wellness.

1.     Regular Massages Relieve Muscle Tension and Chronic Pain

Pain relief is the most cited reason for wanting a massage, whether it be coming off of an injury, due to muscle soreness following sport, or even chronic pain. In fact, one study found that a short massage following physical activity can reduce muscle soreness by 30%. There are many treatments for chronic pain and muscle tension that a chiropractor can provide; massage therapy allows for long term treatment and prevention by alleviating the tension consistently over time in tandem with other treatment.

Chronic conditions that can especially see improvement from pain and tension include:

  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Inflammation caused by injuries
  • Chronic back and neck pain
  • Migraines
  • Cancer and leukemia patients

2.     Massage Therapy Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Aside from physical pain and tension, massage therapy has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and even depression. Studies have shown that just one massage can reduce the stress hormone cortisol by up to 31% and increase levels of the feel-good hormones, dopamine and serotonin by 30%. This leads to better sleep, contributing to overall improved mental health and maintenance of healthy hormonal levels.

3.     Boost the Immune System with Regular Massages

There have been numerous medical studies that link regular massage with immune boosting by increasing blood flow in areas of the brain associated with mood and stress regulation. By stimulating the vagal activity through physical manipulation during a massage,  the human nervous system’s functions like heart rate, breathing and digestion can be regulated.

A boosted immune system is accomplished through these hormonal and nervous system shifts protect the immune system’s white blood cell that fights off viruses and helps prevent tumor growth. Lymphatic massage can also enhance immune system function by transporting lymphatic fluid throughout the body and promoting a detoxifying effect.

4.     Improve Circulation and Function with Massage Therapy

Increased blood circulation throughout the body is yet another benefit of regular massages. The manipulation of muscles and tissues with kneading and stroking motions during a chiropractic massage stimulates blood flow to tissues and organs. This process enhances circulation to promote healing by delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body, while aiding in detoxification by flushing out toxins and waste products from the body.

5.     Consistent Massage Therapy Enhances Joint Function, Flexibility, and Mobility

Massage therapy treatment in Beverly Hills can alleviate and relax tense muscles and aid in realignment of the body’s joints by releasing fluid that builds up in the joints, resulting in reduced aches and pains. When a joint is functioning properly and pain free, it can mobilize effectively, gain strength, and allow range of motion. Overall, increased mobility and joint function allows improved day-to-day activities.

Caring for joint fuction is especially important when recovering from an injury or even an intense workout or physical activity. When a muscle, tendon, or ligament is pulled or strained, our body reacts with tension and tightness, resulting in pain, stiffness, muscle knots, and potential for further injury. Receiving regular massage can not only treat current pain and injury during rehabilitation, but also prevent future injury.

6.     Compliment Other Chiropractic Treatments with Regular Massages In Beverly Hills

At Tannenbaum Chiropractic in Beverly Hills, we encourage you to receive regular massages as part of your integrated wellness treatment delivered by our licensed professionals. By pairing regular massage with acupuncture therapy, fire cupping, spinal alignment and decompression, and other chiropractic care, you will achieve optimal wellness and health long-term. Enjoy a relaxing massage and reap all the benefits regular chiropractic care can offer.

     To schedule your Beverly Hills massage therapy session, call Tannenbaum Chiropractic today!