More About Massages
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simple touch can do so much for us humans. It can calm us down when
we’re anxious. It can remind us that someone loves us and can make us
smile. One touch can reaffirm us that someone is there for us to help us
through our hardships.
Did you know that the simple act of touch, especially massage, provides several benefits to your body and your mind?
Massage can provide us with so many benefits that
go beyond simple relaxation. In fact, here are ELEVEN benefits that
massage therapy can provide for you!
Relieves Stress – This is a
no-brainer. Massage therapy has been known to significantly lower heart
rate and the levels of cortisol and insulin, which in turn lowers your
stress level.
Helps You Stay Healthy – Several
studies are showing that massage may very well boost immunity. When
you’re stressed out, your body produces cortisol, which then in turn
kills off cells that are important for your immunity. When you get a
massage, the levels of cortisol lower, which may help you avoid getting a
cold or some other illness while you’re stressed.
Improves Posture – Bad posture can
be hard to correct. Luckily, massage helps reinforce natural and
healthy movements of the body, and that can help you reclaim your good
posture once more!
Improves Circulation – The pressure that comes from massaging causes new blood to flow throughout your body, including through congested areas.
Lowers Blood Pressure – Did you
know that an effective way to fight off high blood pressure and
potentially keep it away naturally is massage therapy? Well, now you do!
Relieves Headaches – We all hate
when we get headaches, especially if they’re recurrent. But did you know
that approximately 45 million American suffer from chronic headaches
and migraines? Luckily for these chronic headache sufferers, massage
helps ease the pressure and pain that’s felt during headaches and
migraines. This can also reduce the frequency and chance of obtaining
headaches in the future!
Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion – Stand
back, yoga! Massage therapy can also do wonders for one’s flexibility
and range of motion! As we get older and older, our joints tighten, and
our range of motion tends to get more and more restricted. Massage helps
keep the joints more fluid, which will make you more flexible. And you
know what that means? You’ll be less prone to injury!
Promotes Deeper, Easier Breathing – A
good way to tell that you’re anxious or stressed is by the shallow
breaths you take in and out. Massage can not only help you relax, but it
can also play important part in relieving respiratory issues you may
have, and it can also help teach your body how to relax.
Relaxes Tense Muscles – One of the
most well-known benefits of massage is relaxing tense muscles. If you
have muscle pain, back pain, or neck pain (and you work at a desk 8
hours a day), then more than likely your job is the root of your pain.
Massage can help get to the root of the pain and relax all of your tense
muscles so that you may have better posture, movement, and blood flow.
Helps in Rehabilitation After Surgery – Massage
helps pump fresh blood and more oxygen and nutrients into your body’s
tissues and vital organs, which in turn tends to help those who are
recovering from surgery.
Improves Rehab After an Injury – Injuries
are no fun, and rehab can be just as frustrating. Luckily, a constant
massage program can help in accelerating the recovery process and keep
you calm, focused, and motivated in your rehabilitation.
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