Massage is beneficial at any age but because children are still developing it can be especially helpful for them. Massage stimulates the body in positive ways to help it grow and develop. Many children suffer from stress and anxiety from peer pressure and pressure to perform well in their studies and activites. Massage promotes peace and relaxation and helps with hyperactivity, pain from growth spurts and insomnia. Massage is great for kids who are active in sports such as soccer, gymnastics and swimming etc… to help relieve their aches and pains and reduce chance of injury. It helps to increase their focus, body awareness, growth, circulation, range of motion, immune system, overall wellness and can help to increase performance and muscle recovery time while stabilizing their moods.
Massage is also is an excellent prevention and treatment method of scoliosis.
- CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels of the heart
Acute disease of kidney and liver
Brittle bones and blood vessels
Tumors
Increased temperature and fever
Tuberculosis
Purulent rash
Hernia