01/04/2024
Interesting studies of the Body systems and their benifits from Massage- (not all noted)
Cardiovascular- dilates blood vessels, improves circulation, decrease BP, creates hyperemia, promotes removal of waste, reduces ischemia, reduces heart rate, increases RBC, increases O2, increase WBC.
Lymphatic & immune- promotes lymph circulation, increase lymphocyte count,increase the number and function of natural
Killer cells,CD4 cells and cd4 and cd8 ratio
Integumentary- improves skin temp, improves skin condition, stimulates oil glandes,
Nervous & endocrine- reduces flight or flight response and a lot more!
Muscular & connective tissue- decrease tension, reduces muscle soreness and fatigue, reduces trigger point formations, manually separates fibers, lengthens muscles, improves performance, tones weak muscles, decreases pain, increases endorphins, reduces excessive scar tissue,decreases adhesions, improves connective tissue, releases fascial restrictions, reduces dimpling of cellulite.
Respiratory- reduces resp rate, decreases asthma attacks, increases fluid discharge from lungs, strengthens respiratory muscles
Digestive- relieves constipation, relieves colic and intestinal gas
Skeletal- increase ROM, promotes fracture healing, improves muscular balance, joints and nourished by joint fluid which is moved and circulated by massage
Urinary- increase output, promotes excretion of nitrogen
Benifits and physiological effects of massage:
Jodi Scholes
