Brandon T. Polk LMT

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Massage benefits can include: Reducing stress and increasing relaxation. Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension. Improving circulation, energy and alertness.

When it comes to sciatica, massage can help in two ways. Massage's main benefit is soothing tense muscles. When your muscles are tense, they can put more pressure on your nerves, including your sciatic nerve. Massaging these tense muscles may help to reduce pressure on your sciatic nerve.

The physiological effects that most commonly occur during a massage to help reduce stress include increased endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, decreased cortisol and increased tissue elasticity. An increase in endorphins, serotonin and dopamine occurs during a massage to reduce stress.

Massage for General Health and Relaxation

For general health and relaxation massages are recommended 1-2 times a month for people under light to moderate stress. This would also include people who are sedentary or exercise only occasionally.

What happens when you get a deep tissue massage?
It can help relieve tight muscles, chronic muscle pain, and anxiety. During a deep tissue massage, your massage therapist will use slow strokes and deep finger pressure to relieve tension from the deepest layers of your muscles and connective tissues.