Massage and bodywork can contribute significantly to your animal’s ease of movement, health, and quality of life. In addition to reducing muscle soreness, deepening your relationship, and providing well-deserved pampering, massage can also:
- Boost the immune system
- Improve the quality and symmetry of movement
- Support better joint health and function
- Promote earlier detection of stresses and strains
- Stimulate circulation for greater health of all tissues
- Help reduce risk, severity, and frequency of injuries
- Improve athletic agility and coordination
- Reduce the effects of stress
- Minimize restrictions caused by old scar tissue
- Reduce or eliminate adhesions, knots, and other restrictions
- Improve skeletal alignment for more efficient movement
- Release endorphins (natural pain killers)
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve digestion
