Rita
D. Rogers
CMT, CNMT
Neuromuscular
Massage Therapy
Nationally Certified
Credentials
Affiliations
Education
5425 Sugarload Parkway
Suite 1103
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 232-2823
Massage therapy treatment has many benefits, including helping reduce the effects of stress. The majority of visits to the doctor are due to stress-related complaints, such as headaches, backaches, anxiety, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, as well as, physical and mental exhaustion.
Massage therapy has an amazing effect on the body's nervous system. Negative response to stress is reversed, causing muscles to relax, heart rate to slow, blood pressure to lower and circulation to increase. A greater awareness of the body and the tension it carries is heightened, making it easier to consciously deal with stress before it can have a negative effect on the body. Other benefits include:
Improves Nerve Function
Tight muscles can press on or pinch nerves causing tingling, numbness, or pain. Massage therapy relieves the contracted muscles to relieve the compression on nerves. The skin and muscle "wake up," bringing awareness to areas that have felt cut off by chronic tension patterns.Strengthens the Immune System
The lymphatic system is a major factor in the body's battle to ward off infection and heal injuries. The lymphatic flow is sluggish in people with less active lifestyles. Massage therapy increases the circulation of lymph thus helping the body to fight off infection and speeding the recovery from injuries and illness.Increases Blood Circulation
When muscles become tight, the muscle cells cannot hold much fluid nor allow much fluid to pass through. This decreases circulation of blood and increases the strain placed on the heart. Massage therapy releases tight muscles and pushes venous blood toward the heart, thus easing the strain on the heart. Increase in circulation also brings essential nutrients and oxygen to the cells as well as carries away waste products that can cause feelings of sluggishness or lack of energy.Sleep Aid
Tension from everyday stress can disrupt sleep, causing physical and emotional exhaustion. Massage therapy relaxes tense muscles and calms the nervous system, causing the body's rhythm to slow down. A restful night's sleep comes easier with reduced blood pressure, lower heart rate and deeper breathing.Supports Fitness or Sports Program
Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a fitness or sports program. Through the relief of tired and sore muscles, improved flexibility, speedy recovery from strenuous physical exertion performance goals can be achieved with minimum injury and pain.Complements Other Healthcare
Therapeutic massage can be used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care: primary care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic care and psychotherapy.
Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Relaxes the body
- Calms the nervous system
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces heart rate
- Slows respiration
- Loosens tight muscles
- Stretches tight muscles
- Improves skin tone
- Increases blood and lymph circulation
- Speeds removal of metabolic waste
- Increase red blood cell count
- Improves flexibility
- Reduces swelling
- Reduces scarring
- Improves posture
Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Reduces stress
- Promotes better sleep
- Improves concentration
- Induces mental relaxation
Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Reduces anxiety
- Provides a feeling of well being
- Enhances self image