In today’s society most people feel overwhelmed and over stressed for many reasons such as tight work schedule, work expectations, family commitments, driving, meeting deadlines, looking for a new job, searching for a new home, relocating, planning for a wedding, or going through divorce, just to name a few. All these stressors keep the person’s nervous system at a constant “sympathetic response”. When the sympathetic nervous system is activated the body can not relax and therefore can not regenerate itself. Tension builds up in several muscles which affect the skeletal system. Metabolic byproducts can not be removed and their build up can increase inflammation.

Being at a constant stressed state wears down the immune system, affects the metabolism, and adds physiological and chemical stress to many organs. Many studies have concluded that stress is a contributing factor to a series of conditions. Insomnia is one of them, which can lead to hormonal imbalances that can cause a series of negative issues in the body. Lack of sleep and hormone imbalances caused by it, can lead to an increase in blood pressure, weight gain, low energy during the day, lack of focus, headaches, low libido, anxiety, depression, poor performance at school and work to name a few, and can severely affect the social and personal life of the person.

Chronic stress, by lowering the immune system, can be a trigger to serious health conditions such as autoimmune diseases, allergies, bacterial and viral infections, fungal/yeast overgrowth, fibromyalgia, and several types of cancer. Chronic stress weakens overall the whole body and can cause pre-mature aging that will show in the mental (memory, concentration, mental acuity) and physical function, as well as the appearance of the individual (skin, hair, nails, body composition).

Massage can stop the vicious cycle of being at a constant stress response. It can “switch” the body’s autonomic nervous system from the “fight or flight” state, or the “sympathetic response” to a relaxed state or “parasympathetic response”. When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, it is the time for repair and rebuild in the body. The benefits are tremendous as many of the conditions mentioned above can be prevented. There are also other direct benefits from massage not related to stress. Many of our patients-clients have reported tremendous relief in many ailments after one massage or a series of sessions. Here are a few conditions improved by frequent massage:

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
• Enhance immunity by relieving stress and stimulating lymph flow.
• Exercise, stretch and strengthen weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Help athletes prepare for, and recover from strenuous workouts.
• Improve detoxification of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen anxiety and improve mood.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and improve skin tone.
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
• Reduce swelling into lower extremities.
• Reduce spasms and cramping.
• Alleviating pain from fibromyalgia
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Relieve tension headaches.

Here at Lipogenex we offer therapeutic massage customized to your needs. Massage is performed by experienced, licensed massage therapists in a clean and professional environment. Our therapists combine different techniques and modalities to achieve the desired healing response. In your one or one and a half hour of therapeutic massage they might combine modalities such as Reiki energy work, myofascial release, reflexology, cupping, polarity therapy, essential oil treatment and more. The Lipogenex team strives to create a comfortable atmosphere and a great relaxing and rejuvenating experience with long lasting health benefits.

Maintaining your health and your body’s condition requires constant attention from your part. Paying attention to your body’s needs and changes is the number one rule in preventing disease. Receiving regular massages can help achieve a healthier state easier and inexpensively. The benefits from receiving massages on a regular basis are too many to be listed; a break into your daily stressful routine can improve your health and your overall performance in all areas of your life. Certain groups of people receive cumulative benefits after several sessions. Arthritis and fibromyalgia pain can be kept under better control, sleep can improve, stress can be reduced, joint flexibility maintained; pain from accidents, injuries, strenuous workouts, physically demanding jobs (dentists, accountants, construction workers, professional athletes, etc) can be reduced, and work performance can significantly increase. People who receive regular massages report an increase in overall well being that positively affects all areas of their life.