Most of us know massage can be soothing and help you to relax but it can do so much more for your health.
Here are four reasons to book an appointment now!
1) It counteracts all that sitting you do
Most individuals are dealing with some kind of postural This most often can manifest in the shoulders and neck. More advanced forms of postural stress show as pain or weakness in the low back and gluteals. Luckily, massage can counteract the imbalance caused from sitting, which means you can keep your desk job as long as you schedule a regular massage.
2) It eases muscle pain
Massage increases and improves circulation. A 2011 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that massage therapy is as effective as other methods of treatment for chronic back pain.
3) It soothes anxiety and depression
A 60-minute massage can lower cortisol, a hormone that’s produced in response to stress, by an average of 30 percent. And when cortisol levels decline, serotonin — one of the body’s anti-pain mechanisms — increases by an average of 28 percent after receiving a massage. By lowering cortisol and increasing serotonin, you’re boosting your body’s ability to fight off pain, anxiety, and feelings of sadness.
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that patients who were depressed and anxious were much more relaxed and happy, and had reduced stress levels after a massage.
4) It improves sleep
Not only can massage encourage a restful sleep it also helps those who can’t otherwise comfortably rest. Studies have shown that massage increases serotonin, which increases the melatonin and helps circadian rhythms to reset.
Stress, headache, anxiety, depression, toxins, pain, muscle aches. Let it all go and come get a massage! I look forward to seeing you soon.