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Massages
and other related treatments provide a plethora of benefits to the
mind, body and soul.
The
benefits are extensive and have been utilised as natural remedies
for many years. Some of the benefits are set out below:
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Alleviating back pain and improving range of
motion.
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Assisting with
a shorter and easier labor for expectant mothers and can shorten
maternity hospital stays.
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Easing pain
medication dependence.
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Enhancing
immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defence
system.
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Exercising and
stretching weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
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Aiding
athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous
workouts.
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Improving the
condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
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Increasing
joint flexibility.
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Lessen
depression and anxiety.
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Promote tissue
regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
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Pump oxygen
and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving
circulation.
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Reduce post
surgery adhesions and swelling.
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Reduce spasms
and cramping.
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Relax and
soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
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Release
endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural
painkiller.
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Relieve
migraine pain.
A Powerful Ally
There’s no denying the power of massage. Regardless
of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating,
therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat,
stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful
ally in your healthcare regimen.
Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of
disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster,
internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating
anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be
idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress
which results in:
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Decreased
anxiety.
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Enhanced sleep
quality.
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Greater
energy.
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Improved
concentration.
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Increased
circulation.
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Reduced
fatigue.
Clients often report a sense of perspective and
clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance provided
can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible
physical benefits.
Profound Effects
In response to massage, specific physiological and
chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound
effects. Research shows that with massage:
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Arthritis
sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
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Asthmatic
children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air
flow.
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Burn injury
patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.
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High blood
pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure,
anxiety, and stress hormones.
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Premenstrual
syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
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Preterm
infants have improved weight gain.
Research continues to show the enormous benefits of
touch—which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological
disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern
lifestyles.
Consequently, the medical community is actively
embracing massage and is becoming an integral part of hospice care
and neonatal intensive care units. Many hospitals are also
incorporating on-site massage practitioners and even spas to treat
post surgery or pain patients as part of the recovery process.
Increase the Benefits with Frequent
Visits
Getting a massage can do you a world of good and
getting massage frequently can do even more.
Taking part in regularly scheduled self-care can
play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll
remain with each passing year.
Just because massage feels like a pampering treat
doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic consider massage
appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan,
and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule
that best meets your needs.
It is a lifestyle that invokes mental, physical and
spiritual wellness.
There other types of massages that center on
bringing different results. As massages vary in skills, so do too
their alignment in treating the body. Some of these are:
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Hot Stone Massage is used to help the body relax
and may help relieve cold congestions
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Reflexology
Massage operates in the belief that certain point in the hand
and feet correspond to vital organs in the body. Pressure is
used to alleviate any pain to obtain good health.
For massage practitioners it is a healing practice
that can improve a person's overall wellness. Massage balances the
physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of a person.
It cures various ailments by unblocking the flow of
energy or life force to attain balance. |
