10 Reasons Why You Should Book A Massage Today
You know that massage is good for you, whether you’ve had one in the past and enjoyed the positive effects or you’re just curious about whether a massage therapist’s healing touch could help sort out your aches and pains. If you’ve never had one or you didn’t know, well, these nuggets are for you too!
So, what’s stopping you?
Here are 10 reasons right here that will move you to reach out to your massage therapist today…
Massage helps to treat some health conditions
Massage therapy can help with several common health conditions, some that you might already know about and others that may come as a surprise to you. If you suffer from constant back, leg, and neck pain, muscle tension, and headaches, a good massage will send you on the route to feeling relief.
Some musculoskeletal conditions, like carpal tunnel syndrome, can also be helped by massage, as can the symptoms of chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and some digestive disorders.
Massage can help improve circulation
Massage therapy is great for boosting blood circulation, which is key to delivering oxygen and nutrients around the body more efficiently.
Massage can increase lymphatic flow
Your lymphatic system is a system of tubes and lymph nodes that run throughout your body and make up a very important part of the immune system. It helps to fight bacteria and other infections, and a healthy lymph flow also helps clear toxins from your body.
Massage can speed up post-injury healing
If you’ve overdone it at the gym, on the court, on the field, or hurt yourself accidentally, you will be glad to know that massage not only helps reduce muscle soreness and stiffness, but it can also break up scar tissue, freeing up movement and enhancing your recovery.
Massage can help to increase your range of motion
Another thing that a great massage therapist can do is use techniques that stimulate the production of the lubricants between connective tissues, which improves flexibility and balance.
Massage can help you improve your posture
Massage helps to train your muscles, which improves the posture of your body as well as correcting any imbalances caused by sitting for long periods (as we are all guilty of), which is common in people who sit at a desk all day.
Massage can give your immune system a boost
Massage is known to boost the production of lymphocytes – the white blood cells which help fight off disease. Although a massage can’t guarantee you’ll never get another cold again, there has been research that suggests it helps the body fight infections and reduce the severity and duration of bugs and minor illnesses.
Massage can make you feel happier
The action of massaging the skin stimulates alpha brain waves, which are associated with relaxation, and promotes the release of endorphins – the body’s feel-good chemicals. We all want to feel good, right?
Massage can help you de-stress
Massage is known to help reduce cortisol levels in the body. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone, so elevated levels are not good for your body at all. Simultaneously, massage has been shown to boost serotonin and dopamine levels, making you feel more relaxed and happy.
Massage could give you a better night’s sleep
If insomnia is your bedfellow, try a massage. Massage can help to balance out your sleep pattern and overcome insomnia and the fatigue that goes with not getting enough sleep.
Mission accomplished? Convinced to book that appointment yet?
The Wellness Technique does not provide medical advice or mental health advice. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns about your specific health. Please don't disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical attention when needed. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider.
