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Massage is an excellent way to relieve muscular tension, muscular injury and the effects of stress on the body. Therapeutic massage is the scientific art of systematic touch to apply compression, stroking, kneading and stretching to the soft tissues of the body, including skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Heat, cold, water and aromatherapy are often used during massage to promote relaxation, stimulate circulation and enhance the positive benefits of therapy. Common types of massage therapy include deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, reflexology and healing touch.

Massage can relieve pain caused by tight or strained muscles and reduce soft tissue swelling caused by muscle injury. It also enhances cardiovascular healthy by improving blood circulation and reducing heart rate and blood pressure. Additionally, massage assists in the elimination of toxins from the body thereby relieving stress-induced conditions and strengthening the immune system.

Massage also offers emotional benefits. The concept of "touch therapy" refers to the process by which endorphins, our bodies' natural "feel good" hormones, are released. This process occurs naturally during a massage.

Massage therapy is a great and healthy way to reward yourself for sticking to a weight loss program or achieving other heart healthy goals. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Presbyterian Center for Preventive Cardiology at 704-384-5043.