Massage

HEALTHY BODY & HEALTHY MIND

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. A short way from Islington Green, Enhance Clinic London offers state-of-the-art massage therapy.

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. We provide the best massage therapy to residents of Angel, Islington, London, and surrounding areas.

MASSAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISORDERS

Research indicates that massage is effective in managing:

subacute/chronic low back paindelayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)anxietystresssoft tissue injurieshigh blood pressure

They can also be effectively used to support people with:

a chronic diseasea life threatening illness such as cancer.

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

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 tensionimproved circulationstimulation of the lymphatic systemreduction of stress hormonesrelaxationincreased joint mobility and flexibilityimproved skin toneimproved recovery of soft tissue injuriesheightened mental alertnessreduced anxiety and depression.

types of massage at enhance clinic

Typically, massage practitioners use either oil or talcum powder to allow their hands to slip over a person’s skin. Sometimes, a sheet or thin piece of cloth might be used for the same effect.

Different types of massage may include:

therapeutic – also known as ‘Western’ or ‘Swedish’ massage. One of the most popular forms of massage in the UK, this technique is designed to promote relaxation and improve blood circulationlymphatic drainage – a gentle whole body treatment which relaxes the nervous system and aids the body’s immune systemaromatherapy – essential oils made from selected flowers and plants are added to the massage oil for their particular therapeutic properties. For example, the scent of sandalwood is thought to reduce nervous tensionbaby massage – can help to treat constipation, colic and sleeping problems. Studies have found that regular massage helps premature babies to gain weight at a faster rate

aromatherapy massage

Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Sometimes it’s called essential oil therapy. Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It enhances both physical and emotional health.15