Massage Therapy
Do you want to obtain comfort through massage therapy in the Santa Cruz area? Sometimes the stress that comes with a weekly job is close to unbearable. As stress and anxiety build in your body, so do the side effects that accompany them. For some individuals, health issues such as elevated blood pressure, decreased immune system function, weight gain, and trouble sleeping, have been linked with the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is the primary hormone released by the body when it is under a stressful situation. Thankfully, your body also has built-in mechanisms to help you relax that can be stimulated under the right conditions.
Relaxation Through Massage Therapy
Research has revealed there are two main effects of massage treatment -the physical reaction to the massage and the response of the body’s nervous system. During even a brief massage, the physical manipulation and contact supplied by the massage therapist induces bodily changes that help optimize the flow of blood and lymph. Moreover, pressure on the muscles, ligaments, and tendons permits them to relax, allowing them to function properly.
While this is occurring, tissues begin to relax and, in turn, the nervous system allows the body to engage in a relaxation response. As the body enters this relaxed state, stress on blood vessels diminishes throughout the body. Stress hormones such as cortisol begin to be normalized and regular breathing is restored. At Sawyer Chiropractic Group, we believe that massage therapy is the sole healthcare practice that’s been demonstrated to make these simultaneous effects!
The effects of massage therapy have been shown to last for a prolonged period following the conclusion of the therapy session. Promoting comfort throughout the body's cells, massage therapy has also been shown to have significant positive psychological consequences. As relaxation begins, cognitive functioning improves, stress declines and endurance improves. All of these changes lead to quicker recovery and improve your well-being.
Meet our Santa Cruz Massage Therapists
