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Benefits of Massage
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Massage benefits.

We all know that Massage is super relaxing but there are a lot of hidden benefits that I often find people are unaware of. There are so many physiological responses within the body that occur during and after a Massage session.

This article will give a brief account of some of the benefits and effects of a treatment. So the next time you are sinking into the depths of relaxation remember your whole body is benefiting too!
So it’s a given that Massage is great for soothing those aching muscles and ironing out those knots around your shoulders but there’s more to it than that. During a Massage session healthy oxygenated blood circulation is being increased around the muscles, this in turn softens the muscles easing away any areas of tension, soothes those tired muscles which in turn releases any areas of tightness and increases your range of motion and improves your flexibility
So it would make sense that if movement is effected by muscle flexibility then it must help our bones too? Right! By improving muscle tone and building strength we put less pressure on the Skeletal system helping to ease many conditions where bone weakness is the cause.
When talking about the benefits of Massage you will most likely hear the word Lymphatic. The Lymphatic system is a series of vessels and tubes throughout the body, a major part of the Immune system it’s responsible for fighting bacteria and ridding it of old and abnormal cells. So isn’t it great to know that Massage can really help the body with lymphatic drainage, it does this by helping to break down build ups of uric acid in the body and excess fluid and flushing it out. It’s thought too, that massage done regularly helps promote healthy white blood cell production.
Another big thing people want to know is, “Is Massage good for my skin?” Well yes it is. We already know that Massage flushes out toxins which is a great start in improving the condition of our skin as what’s going on inside the body is usually reflected last on the skin, so along with a healthy diet plenty of exercise and water you can add regular Massage treatments to your beauty regime. Massage improves muscles tone which can help smooth and tighten skin and can help the appearance of cellulite and break down old scar tissue by improving circulation and promoting new cell growth.

So now we know some of the physical effects of Massage, how about the psychological ones.
Regular Massage has been shown to relieve stress, promote relaxation, create balance and clear the mind, promote body awareness and generally has a calming effect.

With so many different Massage treatments available today, how do you know what’s right for you? It’s important when seeking a treatment that you pick the most appropriate Massage for you. A Swedish Massage for example is a medium pressure treatment that’s really relaxing, great for aches and pains and stress relief whereas a Sports Massage is a deeper Massage aimed at more active people who may have a lot of tension usually due to some sort of sporting aliment. Whatever massage you chose, do it regularly and enjoy deep relaxation and reap the benefits, after all there are so many, it’s the perfect excuse for some “me time”.