Massage

Massage increases circulation without increasing heart load while stretching the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage will stimulate the skin and nervous system and will simultaneously soothe the nerves themselves. It is effective for most ailments, because massaging the skin, the body's largest organ, sets up a chain reaction that produces a positive effect on all layers and systems of the body. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health. The goal of Swedish massage is to speed the venous return of de-oxygenated blood and toxins from the extremities. It shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. This assists the elimination of waste products, speeds healing after injury, and enhances recovery from disease.