For many people, a massage is a luxury they only get to enjoy on vacation. Massage therapy does so much more than promote relaxation, however, and clinical studies have proven it provides a variety of benefits. Below, the knowledgeable team at Eastern Hills Chiropractic shares just a few of them.

How Massage Therapy Can Improve Your Health 

1. Lower Blood Pressure

Do you have hypertension? Adding massage therapy to your treatment regimen could help lower blood pressure considerably. Researchers have found that massage can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and the effects of a single massage can last for days. 

2. Better Circulation 

Physically kneading the muscles can help facilitate blood flow through them and, subsequently, throughout the entire body. Certain maneuvers can also remove lactic acid from overworked muscles, which will improve lymph fluid circulation, keeping metabolic waste away from internal organs. 

3. Improved Posture

Poor posture may not seem like a serious problem, but it can result in chronic back pain, which is often debilitating. With the right massage techniques, your chiropractor can restore the proper alignment of the spine, resulting in better posture and easing certain kinds of neck and back pain in the process. 

4. Stronger Immunity

At least a few studies in the past decade have revealed that massage therapy can increase lymphocyte levels. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that play an important role in the immune system’s response to foreign invaders.  

5. Better Sleep

If you have a sleep disorder but are wary of relying on powerful prescription medication, massage may be able to help. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, regular sessions can improve sleep in people of all ages. With better sleep comes all kinds of additional benefits, including improved concentration and reduced stress. 

If you want to reap the benefits of regular massage therapy, turn to Eastern Hills Chiropractic in Cincinnati. Led by Dr. Matthew Haumesser, this practice has been providing comprehensive, holistic care for patients throughout the area since 1988. Dr. Haumesser offers everything from chiropractic care to nutrition counseling so that patients can live their best life. To learn more about their many services, visit their website, or call (513) 528-2200 to make an appointment today.