| People with the following conditions have reported that therapeutic massage has lessened or relieved many of their symptoms: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic and Acute Pain Headaches Insomnia Sports Injuries Stress Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Respiratory Problems Diabetes Pregnancy | Use Mountain Sun Massage & Spa to minimize the effects of stress. Receiving massage on a regular basis has proven to be beneficial in the reduction of stress. Once a week is optimal, however, a bi-weekly or monthly regimen will accomplish a satisfactory level of stress reduction. The tremendous benefits derived from a program of regularly scheduled bodywork sessions easily justify the investment of time and money. Our massage techniques trigger many relaxation responses; to breathe more deeply, to ease muscle tension, and to slow down our body's pace for everyday living. It is useful in relieving fatigue and tension, improving circulation, providing increased mobility, and acting as a natural sedative. Mountain Sun Massage can help individuals become more aware of their daily stress level. It can also help them to recognize what true relaxation feels like so that they can more easily re-create it for themselves before stress becomes chronic and damaging. Having downtime from stress can enhance your ability to enjoy, cope with, and understand life, as well as increase your energy level and vitality. The stress of modern living has giving massage new recognition and acceptance as part of an overall beneficial plan for maintaining good health. An increasing number of research studies show that massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It can also hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury. |  |