The benefits of massage

Massage has been used throughout history and in many cultures to reduce stress and increase relaxation. Not only does it help in reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension but also focuses on improving circulation, energy and alertness. Hands on treatments works well in lowering heart rate and blood pressure.

Many people think of massage as a way to pamper themselves, but massages are much more than a momentary feel-good treatment. There are numerous massage types, and they all offer health benefits to our bodies. Not only can regular massage can help maintain your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing but it also helps you to reconnect with your body.

The benefits of regular massage include:

• Increased immune function.

• Boosts mental health and wellness.

• Manages pain.

• Improves physical fitness.

• Reduced muscle tension.

• Improved circulation.

• Stimulation of the lymphatic system.

• Reduction of stress hormones.

• Relaxation.

• Increased joint mobility and flexibility.

• Improved skin tone.

• Improved recovery of soft tissue injuries.

How often should one get a massage?

This is a frequently asked question. The answer varies from individual to individual depending on their pain and physical needs, their stress and emotional needs, and of course, their budget. Receiving massages regularly will have the most benefit. A massage once a week, or every two weeks would be ideal, but this may not be realistic for every individual. Remember, just as going on one short run cannot prepare you for a marathon, or eating that one nutritionally balanced meal doesn’t miraculously deliver all your health & nutritional goals, one massage session cannot undo years stress or strain that has impacted on your body, though you may feel relaxed afterwards.

Thus massages tailored to your individual needs would provide the best benefit to you and the frequency of these massages would depend on you holistically.