The effect of massage on the body
Massage is one of the most used therapeutic methods. It can be a supplement or a treatment. Through its action it causes various reactions in the body. Below are the most important effects of regular massage on individual body systems.
Circulatory system
Taking into account the effect on the circulatory system, the improvement of blood circulation should be highlighted. Thanks to this, oxygen and nutrients are supplied to all tissues and organs of the body, and unnecessary metabolic products are removed more efficiently. Additionally, accelerated venous flow can reduce the risk of varicose veins and hypertension. It reduces blood resistance in the arteries, facilitating the functioning of the heart.
Skin
Massage accelerates cellular metabolism, which improves the appearance of the skin, especially its color, by dilating the blood vessels. It can help disperse fat deposits, improve skin contours, and disperse small fibrous skin growths. It also regulates sebum secretion. The dilation of the blood vessels therefore improves the nutrition of the skin and its glands. As it increases skin temperature, it speeds up your metabolism, helping to burn fat tissue. It also facilitates skin breathing.
Muscular system
In the case of the muscular system, massage relaxes the muscle fibers, reducing pain and increasing blood circulation. This results in the influx of fresh oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and the removal of unnecessary metabolic products, which improves the functioning of the muscles. Proper techniques maintain proper muscle tone, relieve fatigue, and reduce the buildup of toxins within the muscles. There are massage techniques used to lengthen shortened and tight muscle fibers. Massage helps maintain muscle flexibility. Thanks to the numerous benefits related to muscle tissue, physically active people who train regularly often decide to undergo a series of sports massages.
The nervous system
Taking into account the nervous system, massage produces relaxation and temporarily relieves pain. It acts primarily on the peripheral nervous system, but also has some effects on the central nervous system via peripheral sensory fibers. Depending on the techniques chosen and the intensity of their execution, massage can have both a stimulating and calming effect on the nervous system.
Olfactory system
Massage improves the functioning of transmitters and messages sent to and from the brain and stimulates nerve endings. That's why massage is often combined with aromatherapy.
Lymphatic system
Massage helps remove toxins by increasing lymphatic circulation and draining lymph to the lymph nodes, which in turn filters bacteria and reduces the risk of infections. It helps treat swelling by draining fluids from the damaged part of the body. Furthermore, it improves the appearance of tissues by stimulating the lymphatic system.
Skeletal system
The effect of massage on the skeletal system is to improve joint mobility by promoting the absorption of liquids from the area around the joints. Furthermore, massage stimulates bone growth, increases the production of red blood cells and improves blood supply to the periosteum.
Respiratory system
Massage increases circulation in the pulmonary bronchioles, improves the elasticity of the lungs and promotes the process of gas exchange.
Digestive system
Massage stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, which improve digestion. It also improves the removal of toxic substances from the intestine. The beneficial effect is mainly associated with improving blood supply to the digestive organs. As a result, you notice even better absorption of nutrients. Therefore, massage can prove to be an effective auxiliary method for constipation.
Excretory system
Increases urine production and helps remove waste and toxins. By improving blood circulation and influencing the digestive system, massage can speed up the removal of digestive contents. In turn, the effect on the circulatory system causes toxins to be transported more quickly to, among other things, the liver or kidneys.
Endocrine system
By increasing blood circulation, it helps hormones reach their target organs. It also stimulates the endocrine glands to synthesize hormones.
Every drug has serious contraindications. Massage, on the other hand, is the most powerful of drugs, without having any contraindications
Dario Montorfano