Recent studies show that over 50 million Americans turn to massage therapy annually for relief from chronic pain, stress, and to boost general health. Recognized increasingly for its therapeutic benefits, massage therapy facilitates recovery from illnesses and promotes physical well-being. This manual technique involves manipulating tissues, muscles, and ligaments through various movements and pressures, each tailored to individual needs for optimum health.
Massage therapy has been prevalent since ancient times as a healing method in Greece, China, India, Egypt, and other places and in this the therapist manipulates, presses, and kneads the muscles and tissues to reduce pain and discomfort and improve wellness. The intensity of the pressure and touch vary from person to person according to their needs and requirements, promoting a state of health.
A relaxing therapeutic massage offers numerous benefits, helping to:
1. Reduce anxiety
2. Alleviate chronic stress
3. Ease muscle soreness
4. Relieve chronic low back pain
5. Improve sleep in cases of insomnia
6. Decrease frequency and intensity of headaches
7. Lower high blood pressure
8. Assist in managing symptoms of osteoarthritis
9. Heal soft tissue injuries
10. Provide support for chronic or life-threatening diseases in some instances
How Can A Massage Benefit Us?
1. Using hands and different techniques on the muscles and tissues of the body can be very relaxing. It brings about a sense of deep calmness and total relaxation. The long strokes relax the mind and prompt the body to release endorphins and make a person feel good. The brain chemicals released as a result of the therapeutic massage produce wellness and health.
2. We all lead demanding and hectic lifestyles, which is a leading reason for high stress levels in our life. The cortisol, adrenalin and other stress hormone levels increase causing harm to the body. Go for a few relaxing massage strokes for a few days and see the change. It is important to keep the rising stress levels under control , or else the immune system can be compromised.
3. As the strokes are administered to the muscles, they lengthen them, and the muscular tension reduces, making a person free from pain.
4. Soft tissue injuries can be very painful, but massage can heal and take a person on the path of recovery.
5. Regular massage also improves bowel movements.
6. It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression.
7. Range of motion improves.
8. The strokes also improve the flow of blood. Areas of the body that are deprived of proper blood flow get nurtured with enhanced blood circulation.
9. Increases flexibility in the body, allowing easy movement.
10. Improved blood flow also enhances the skin tone and makes a person look fresh and radiant.
11. The movement of hands stimulates the lymphatic system and removes the toxins from the blood.
12. Increased mental alertness.
13. Improves mobility.
14. Improves immunity and increase production of killer T-cells to fight disease.
If you want to improve your mood and calm the anxiety symptoms, then relaxing massage therapy in North Palm Beach is for you.
Furthermore, pressing of joints and circular movement of the hands all over the body improves breathing, relaxes a stressed body relaxes, releases pent up emotions, enhances the circulation of oxygenated blood in the body and reducing pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Reduce Scar Tissue, Fluid Build-Up, And Improve Mobility
Regular therapeutic massages promote lymphatic drainage and enhance blood circulation, effectively reducing fluid build-up and swelling.
This improved circulation also accelerates the healing of scar tissue, allowing injuries to mend more quickly.
Continued sessions with a skilled massage therapist can significantly improve mobility and speed up the recovery process.
Any biomechanical injury or rehabilitation after an injury can benefit from mobilization techniques and massages so that normal functioning and optimum health and wellness are restored.
Various massage modalities help keep a person rejuvenated, comfortable and pain-free. A few of these include:
1. Neuromuscular massage therapy is when common painful trigger points are kneaded and pressed to provide relief.
2. Myofascial release: The fascia can become stiff with use, and this massage helps lengthen the muscles and relieves the fascia of pain.
3. Deep tissue massage or sports massage is beneficial to people leading an active lifestyle. The technique helps relieve pain in the deep-seated muscles and tissues.
4. Headache relief massage is effective for people who suffer from headaches, and neck and shoulder stiffness. Head pain can be agonising but when the forehead is manipulated and the muscles around the neck and shoulder are kneaded, the person feels relief from pain and agony.
5. Swedish massage, improves circulation and promotes relaxation in the body.
6. Prenatal massage relaxes the “to-be-mother”. Pregnant women feel pain and stiffness all over the body because of awkward position and weight around the waist. Massaging a stiff back and shoulders help her unwind.
There are stiff points all over the body because of overuse. When pressure is applied to them, or they are relaxed by the electromagnetic pulses of PEMF therapy, the body gets stimulated and starts to heal naturally.
For more extensive research into therapeutic massage benefits, head over to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) which provides extensive data on the efficacy and benefits of massage therapy.
Contact Ideal Wellness for a relaxing massage session. Improve your blood flow with the remedial massage techniques and relax the tired and overworked muscles to enhance your performance.
