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How Can A Massage Benefit My Health?
May 2021 | Reading time: 2 minutes
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A massage is generally considered as a treat that releases tension in the muscles and enables you to relax. However, it also has numerous health benefits. By the end of this article, you may want to have a massage every week!
Physical Benefits
The obvious benefit is that a massage eases your muscles and forces them to relax where they may have become tense. This is particularly good if you have an injury, or have muscle pain that is inhibiting your daily activities. Furthermore, if you have a job that involves sitting down a lot, it may be worth having a massage to relieve stiffness that often builds up in the back area.
When a therapist applies pressure, this helps to increase the blood flow and circulation to this area. As a result of this, cell repair and regeneration can occur quicker, which is ideal for healing injuries. It has also been shown that massages reduce blood pressure, and help the flow of blood towards the heart, so it does not have to work as hard. By inducing a resting state, massages help the body to recover and focus on healing. Improving circulation also helps to stimulate the lymphatic system, which works to get rid of toxins in the body.
It is thought that massages aid physical impairments such as varicose veins, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Furthermore, when circulation is improved, this reduces the risk of heart problems.
From this, it is clear that massages are not only beneficial for those with muscle aches or injuries. If you do not exercise a lot, it is advised that you perhaps have a massage instead. This will ensure that your body is in the best conditions, and give it the healthy boost it needs!
Mental Benefits
A massage can also improve your mental and emotional wellbeing. Similarly to exercise, massages release endorphins which combats the stress hormone cortisol. In addition to this, a greater release of serotonin reduces feelings of depression. Research has proved that massages are an effective treatment for people who have suffered emotional trauma. The massage allowed the release of emotions that people had locked up and buried. As a result of this, people tended to feel both physical and mental relief, and reconnected with their bodies. The massage treatment was found to be effective for victims of abuse, returning soldiers and sufferers of PTSD.
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