Massage Envy has great news for the millions of people who suffer from tension headaches and migraines. Studies show that regular massage offers much needed relief, and can even eliminate the need for pain medication.

Local resident, Lezle Ferguson, is a shining example of the benefits of therapeutic massage. Lezle suffered from chronic migraine headaches. After years under a doctor’s care, unable to find a drug that alleviated the debilitating pain, a friend suggested that she try massage. “I thought of massage as a treat for a special occasion,” said Lezle. “I did not know about the therapeutic benefits of massage until I went to Massage Envy in Murrieta. After four months of having a massage every two to three weeks, I stopped getting migraines. I’ve now been migraine free for over three years. I don’t need drugs to prevent the migraines, I use regular massage to prevent them instead.” Lezle became so passionate about therapeutic massage that she and her husband, Larry, opened their own Massage Envy clinic in Wildomar in April, 2008.

Lezle’s experience is not unique. A recent study showed that massage therapy recipients exhibited fewer migraines and better sleep quality during the weeks they received massage, and even during the three weeks following the massage. Massage therapy also increased serotonin levels believed to play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep and appetite.

Massage therapy decreases the pain that occurs during a migraine or tension headache by relaxing muscle spasms and reducing headache trigger points. Maintaining a level of relaxation and stress relief through regular massage can ultimately reduce the occurrence of tension headaches and migraines.

Massage Envy’s professional, licensed therapists customize each massage to fit the needs of each individual client, and Massage Envy’s Wellness Program makes regular massage affordable. Get more information by calling any of the following Massage Envy locations: Temecula at 951-302-6002, Murrieta at 951-698-2888 or Wildomar at 951- 677-7781.