About the Work

Benefits of Massage

Good for their:

• Health
• Performance
• Mind

 

Some physical benefits of massage:

• Increases endorphins and reduces pain
• Releases natural pain-killers
• Releases knots, spasms, adhesions and restrictions
• Increases flexibility of muscles and joints
• Elongates and softens connective tissue
• Aids in preventing future injuries
• Enhances athletic performance
• Maintains muscle tone
• Assists in rehabilitation after injury or surgery

Massage enhances the health of all the body’s systems:

• Strengthens respiratory muscles
• Improves pulmonary function
• Supports and strengthens the immune system support
• Enhances health and nourishment of skin and fur
• Stimulates digestion, reducing intestinal gas and the possibility of colic
• Stimulates the lymph system
• Reduces stress and anxiety

Some emotional benefits of massage:

• Transmits psychological benefits of touch
• Builds trust in human touch
• Invokes the relaxation response
• Improves attitude, increases energy and vibrancy
• Creates an overall feeling of health and well being
• Better grounded and focused horse