Its common to think that massage therapy is just a luxury that people do because it feels good. It’s true that it feels wonderful for those achy and sore muscles. But the truth is, massage therapy also has many more wonderful health benefits.
It is true,that the most obvious health benefit of massage therapy is it feels great! When you are in the hands of a good massage therapist, you can feel your body letting go of the tension that was causing discomfort and pain. Its also possible, in the hands of a skilled massage therapist,to feel yourself dropping into a place of deep relaxation of both the body and mind. This state of deep relaxation and stillness can be profound. For some, learning to trust you can let go this deeply, may take a few sessions. Yet once you start to feel yourself deeply letting go, you will be amazed at how wonderful it can feel! Dropping into this state of relaxation and peace can be, in itself, very healing. The nervous system is brought back into balance. In Chinese medicine, its referred to how the Chi or energy of the body can rebalance itself, bringing about renewed health and well-being.
Getting regular massage therapy can do wonders for ones mood, alleviating depression and it’s health draining effects.Once you’ve found a massage therapist that you are comfortable with, just knowing you have that time for your self scheduled will do wonders for how you feel and will have an accumulative effect on you ability to let go of stress. Here are still more great benefits to getting regular massage: Massage therapy relieves stress.
It can relieve depression and insomnia.
It improves the circulation of blood, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the different organs, systems and tissues.
It stimulates the circulation of the lymphatic system- thus helping to release toxins (remember to drink plenty of water after a massage!)
It can help lower blood pressure.
It can relieve tension headaches.
Massage enhances flexibility, mobility and joint range of motion.
It reduces muscle spasms.
It treats muscular-skeletal problems.
It encourages faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments, reduces pain and swelling and reduces formation of excessive scar tissue.
It boosts the immune system.
Massage reduces fatigue (emotional and physical)
It helps with pain management in cases such as arthritis and sciatica.
Taking time out, on a regular basis to let go of stress with massage therapy can have far reaching effects on you overall health. To receive all of the above benefits,try different massage therapists until you find one your comfortable with. Each one will have there own style and feel that they bring to the session. Your body and mind will be happy you did. And the wonderful thing is, it feels great too!
Description: Its common to think that massage therapy is just a luxury that people do because it feels good. It’s true that it feels wonderful for those achy and sore muscles. But the truth is,it also has many more wonderful health benefits.
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