REASONS TO GET A MASSAGE

Hi, you’re probably curious about the benefits of massage or perhaps you’re just one of those people who find massages pleasurable. Either you craving a massage or you just want to know how massage could be beneficial to you, here you'd learn about the following;

What massage is
Types of massage
The many health benefits of massage
What disorders it can treat 

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WHAT IS MASSAGE?

Massage can be a powerful natural therapy for both the physical and mental health.

Adding massage therapy to your wellness routine is as important as daily exercise routines you partake in, as it would help you feel calmer or much more relaxed, ease tensed muscles and alleviate crippling low back pain.

Massage is the general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Or we can give a more refined definition as the systematic and strategic manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body to produce a relaxed state, as well as alleviating things like pain, discomfort, anxiety, and fatigue.

Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure and there are so many different types you can enjoy. It is also worthy to note that massage therapy is easily accessible these days. 

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TYPES OF MASSAGE?

• Swedish massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping. 
• Deep tissue massage. This massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It's commonly used to help with muscle damage from injuries.
• Reflexology. This is based on the principle that certain parts of the body reflect the whole. Reflex points, which relate to all parts of the body, can be found in the feet, hands, face and ears. These points respond to pressure, stimulating the body's own natural healing process
• Sports massage. This is similar to Swedish massage, but it's geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries.
• Aromatherapy. This is based on the fact that essential oils made from selected flowers and plants are therapeutic. They are added to the massage oil for their particular therapeutic properties. For example, the scent of sandalwood is thought to reduce nervous tension. 

 

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MASSAGE?

Massage can be the most relaxing and soothing sensations one can experience. However, apart from relaxation, there are many health benefits you can derive from massage. Those benefits include;

• Improved Circulation: One essential process on going in your body is blood circulation. It is crucial in keeping you alive and healthy. The heart pumps blood, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your cells and removes wastes created by each organ of the body. It is worth to note that if you do not exercise, you can considerably improve you vascular function through massage.
• Decreased Muscle Stiffness: Having tight or tensed muscles can be really uncomfortable. Thankfully, there are ways to loosen, ease the pain and even stop muscle spasms from ever occurring. One of them is massage therapy. During a massage, tensed muscles become relaxed and nerves can receive necessary nutrients needed. 
• Improves the Quality of Sleep: massage significantly decreases awake time and improves the quality of sleep. Sleep is important for your immune system and to reduce the chance of life threatening illnesses.If you’re suffering with insomnia, try incorporating massage into your bedtime routine.
• Quicker Recovery between Workouts: Massage helps after exercises to prevent DOMS. DOMS usually occurs several hours after exercises. DOMS is painful and produces stiffness in the muscles. Thankfully, massage improves recovery after exercises and prevents muscle soreness.
• Improved Flexibility: When your muscles are stiff, tight and tensed, it’s likely you’re not going to be able to move freely. Massage helps to reduce tension in your muscles and increases your range of motion. Even though you are fit and exercise a lot, you’re more likely to experience muscle fatigue, joint stress and pain. Incorporating massage into your exercise program can help ease any pain, promote the healing process from injuries and increase the range of motion.
• Strengthened Immune Response: Regular massage can help boost our immune system and remove toxins from our body.
  
• Lower Stress Levels and Improved Relaxation: Getting a massage is associated with relaxation even if it’s a deep tissue massage, which could be painful at first but would later help you feel relaxed. Massage has a great impact on the nervous system, which lowers stress hormones and it also helps to increase feel good neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin. 
• Manages Pain: Massage is a powerful natural therapy for pain alleviation, anxiety sleep disturbances and low moods. 
• Decreased Anxiety: Massage is excellent in calming the mind and improving the mood.
• Improves Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: If you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure) you should go for a massage session. Massage helps to calm the sympathetic nervous system. It improves blood circulation and free up any plaque hanging around the blood arteries.
  

WHAT ARE THE LESSER KNOWN BENEFITS OF MASSAGE?

• Refreshes your skin
• Aids Digestive wellbeing 
• Improves blood bone supply
• Nervous system relaxation 
• Promotes healthy heart
• Improves breathing 

WHAT DISORDERS CAN MASSAGE TREAT?

Massage is a powerful and an important part in treating some specific conditions. 

Research indicates that massage therapy is effective in the treatment or management of some certain medical conditions. But its should be alongside standard treatment of medical conditions and not as a replacement. Conditions such as;

• Subacute/chronic low back pain
• Muscle soreness 
• Anxiety
• Stress
• High blood pressure
• Insomnia 

A full-body massage: soft music, low lighting, a feeling of tranquility—it's bliss. Massage is a wonderful  way to indulge or pamper yourself. It's an effective tool to help you take charge of your health. Massage is safe and effective likewise for people of all ages. 

Your body needs a massage to renew itself and reverse the effects of stress.

Take this opportunity and book your first massage!

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