Massage is often seen as a luxury that you treat yourself to occasionally. It feels great and is a nice little vacation from real life, but there is so much more to massage than that. Regular massage treatments offer a wide variety of physical and psychological benefits and over time is believed to prolong your life.
One of the largest benefits of massage is stress relief. Experts estimate that around 90% of diseases are directly related to stress. Stress is known to age prematurely, both internally and externally. Relieving your stress can produce some amazing results. When you’re more relaxed, your sleep quality improves, your are more productive and you have a greater ability to focus. You are likely to fall asleep faster and experience a restless sleep, which will improve your general health and wellness. Energy levels will also increase and it could eliminate the suffering associated with chronic fatigue.
Stress causes your anxiety levels to increase, which can have crippling affects. Anxiety isolates you from others and causes you to withdraw from the things you would usually enjoy. Your focus is also affected greatly by high stress levels. It can be extremely difficult to think clearly when your mind is focused on other worrisome topics. Massage is one of the most effective methods for relieving anxiety and creating a calm and peaceful mental state. Not to mention, you feel great afterwards!
Diseases exist that are believed to be positively affected by regular massage. The movement of tissue improves your circulation, pumping more oxygen into your body. This allows your muscles to heal and recover from damage and encourages healthy tissue. Your immune system will also benefit from massage. Muscle work increases the lymph flow of your lymphatic system and spreads antibodies throughout your body to fight off illness. Pain from tight muscles and ligaments are often relieved as well. It is truly an incredible resource for your overall health.
Some of the health concerns that could be addressed through massage are:
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Migraines
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Digestive disorders
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Post-surgery swelling and adhesions
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Arthritis
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Joint stiffness
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Muscle spasms and cramping
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High blood pressure
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Sports injuries
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Lengthy childbirth
Relieving stress all together is not easy, especially with the high demand our fast paced society requires. However, it is important to set time aside for yourself and take care of you.
We would love to talk with you more about the benefits we have seen personally through regular massage and how it has positively impacted our clients. For a full list of the massage services we provide, click here. Call us today to schedule your next massage!