Massage has been around for thousands of years, and its benefits are well documented. But put simply, massage is good for us, good for our well-being and good for our health. In this blog post I am going to touch on some of the clear reasons why getting a massage is so good, not just because it feels great but because it is also good for our health.
1. Relieve muscle pain and stiffness. By working gently and at times more deeply in the muscles, tissue and fascia, massage therapists can help to relieve general aches and pains and stiffness that can occur in our daily lives. Knots and tension in the shoulders, neck and lower back are very common for a variety of reasons, stress and sitting all day at a computer being primary contributors. By working the muscles in these areas, clients generally feel an almost immediate sense of relief. Regular massages will help you to stay on top of these aches and pains enabling you to enjoy movement more freely.
2. Aid relaxation and relieve anxiety. Of course massage is a fantastic way of relaxing because it helps us access our para-sympathetic nervous system. Taking time to breath deeply and receive massage will help you to feel much more relaxed. Your therapist should provide a really calm and relaxing atmosphere and for an hour in your day you can feel relief from day-to-day worries. And this isn’t just about feeling good, we all know that stress is bad for us, bad for blood pressure, bad for our hearts, bad for our brains. So in reducing stress and anxiety we really are doing something tangible for our health.
3. Improve sleep. Why does massage help sleep? Well because stress and anxiety are up there as major causes of disrupted sleep it stands to reason if massage helps to reduce stress then it will also help us sleep. Not only this but a massage can also help you produce sleep hormones like serotonin and melatonin which are so important for getting to sleep and regulating sleep. Plus if some of those niggly aches and pains are also feeling better then all the more reason why you might sleep well. Win-win-win!
So, three amazing reasons why getting a massage is good for us. With busy, stressful, full-on lives it becomes increasingly important to take time out for a bit of self-care and relaxation.
If this has persuaded you that getting a regular massage is a good idea then please do book online or send me a message to book now.
Peace & relaxation,
Laura
