The Science of Massage Therapy: What Happens to your Body During a Massage?

Regardless of whether you're a massage therapy veteran or green to the experience, massage can help you unwind and offer an escape from life's constant hustle and bustle. But have you ever wondered what really happens to your body during a massage? As Philadelphia's premiere green spa, eviama life is backed by over two decades of experience in energy work and cutting edge massage therapies. We invite you to journey with us as we unravel the healing science behind our extensive selection of massage modalities.

Understanding a Massage

In a nutshell, a massage involves kneading or manipulating the body's muscles and soft tissues to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. Massages can be gentle and soothing or focused and intense, but they all trigger a series of physiological responses that can profoundly impact your body.

What Are The Bodily Responses to Massages?

In a word, infinite!  Let's dive deeper into some of the physical responses during a massage.

1. A Boost in Blood Circulation

The continuous adaptation of pressure created by various massage techniques will boost your circulatory system’s efficiency. It eases strained or congested pathways, enabling blood to flow more freely, carrying away metabolic waste and improving oxygen and nutrient supply to muscles and other body tissues. Even gentle pressure such as the pump and release techniques of manual lymph drainage assist in moving out waste and stagnant fluid.

2. Relaxation and Stress Relief

During a massage, your body releases endorphins, often called ""feel-good"" hormones. This physiological response results in reduced stress levels and feelings of peace, joy, and relaxation.

3. Improved Lymphatic Drainage

Massage therapy encourages your lymphatic system, a crucial part of your immune system. By facilitating better movement of lymphatic fluid, massage helps to eliminate toxins and waste from the body more efficiently.

4. Muscle Relaxation

Massage stimulates the body's production of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters linked to happiness and relaxation. This combined with muscle tension release and fascial release results in profound relaxation and relief from stress and anxiety.

5. Pain Relief

Studies have shown that massage can trigger the release of natural painkillers called opioids in our brains. This, coupled with easing key tension in muscles, leads to meaningful relief from pain.

6. Mind-Body: More Than We Know

Enlist the wisdom of the body’s innate self healing abilities, and we can witness release, reset and recovery at any time.

A Glimpse into eviama's Massage Techniques

At eviama life, our massage therapy rides on science and skillful, responsive techniques to draw out maximum benefits for your body and well being. Our approach is a blend of traditional and contemporary methods, professionally tailored to cater to your individual needs.

1. Relax & Release

We understand the art of releasing muscular and fascial connective tissue tension at its source, unwinding its thread and allowing new found ease to invite deep relaxation.

2. Muscle Rejuvenation

Our experienced therapists use constructive reset techniques to relax your connective tissue and muscle fibers, promoting balanced healing, making space for enhanced blood flow, chi and nerve messaging.

3. Harmony Through Effective and Targeted Techniques

If you have an impenetrably tight neck, jaw and shoulders, we have Houdini JINI to relieve the suffering of “ tech-neck”.

For calming jangled nerves, try the calming, light effleurage of Aromatherapy Massage.

Want to feel really deep work without painful aftermath, then Ashiatsu is for you - very effective for athletic over-do or anyone who prefers deep, kneading, compressive massage therapy.

If you like added comfort and warmth with massage to melt tension, we have three selections: Bamboo, Hot Stone Surrender and Himalayan Pink Salt Rock Massage.

There’s quite a bit of therapy we offer you, so you must peruse our menu: Mothers-In-Waiting Prenatal Massage, Maya Abdominal, CranioSacral and much more.

We're committed to creating balance and harmony, bringing about real transformation and enhancing your vital energy flow.

The Journey Ahead: Regular Massages for Continuous Benefits

When it comes to massage therapy, one session is just the beginning. Regular massages can provide lasting relief from chronic pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, enhance immunity, and even boost mental health. Most importantly, it holds the key to unlock a richer, more fulfilling sense of well-being. There is so much to explore at eviama life.

The science of massage therapy paints a picture of a powerful healing tool that offers an array of health benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. It's an intricate dance of touch, technique, concentration and physiology that results in an experience that is as therapeutic as it is relaxing.

At eviama life, we've been seeking, refining and mastering these techniques for over two decades. Each massage journey we offer is tailored to your unique needs, drawing on organic and bio-dynamic massage oils, CBD balm and essential oils to promote your highest physical and spiritual good.

Ready to take a leap into the transformative world of massage therapy with us? Contact eviama life today. Let’s step into a journey of healing, relaxation, and rejuvenation together. Experience the blend of science and nature in our massage therapies. Your body will thank you for choosing eviama life. Contact us today for a refreshed, renewed, and vibrant you. Experience the true power of massage with us - because your well-being is distinctly yours to nurture and enjoy.