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Benefits Of Massage
Benefits of massage treatments are many as it has both physiological and psychological benefits. It is a popular treatment for relaxation, but beneficial also for blood circulation, pain reduction and enhancing sleep quality. Massage is suitable and recommended for anyone healthy at any age.
Many cultures teach massage techniques to their children and like myself, many children grow up massaging their friends and family members. It's also a great way to bond between family members. Nowadays you can find couples massage and baby massage classes. They can be hugely beneficial for connecting on a deeper level. Touch is underrated and important and can help us tremendously during challenging times.
History of massage
History of massage therapy goes back to hundreds of years. Eastern world is maybe more known for its culture of massage than the west. Massage has been part of Chinese health care for a very long time, as well as Indian Ayurvedic practices in pain relief and in treatment of illnesses and as a part of everyday life. In the western world most commonly known massage is probably the Swedish or holistic massage, but nowadays there are many other techniques and types used all over the world.
In the west massage therapy is commonly used as part of physiotherapy and osteopathy in a modern healthcare. It is becoming more popular as a standard maintenance treatment for the body and not seen so much as a luxury anymore. Massage is becoming an important part of our every day lives in active sports as well as used in pain relief and general relaxation.
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​Busy lifestyle and massage
In the modern world where people live busy lives and are working long hours in ever demanding environment, it can be challenging to switch off and calm down. Relaxing massage treatment can help greatly with anxiety and fatigue. Many every day problems may also find relief from massage therapy. As we work more at the desk and live sedentary lifestyles, back and neck problems are common. Many people suffer from headaches due to reduced circulation, built up tension, stress and staring at the computer screen for long periods of time.
We also can't ignore the importance of touch. Especially in big cities, some people are starved for human connection as in our every day life we deal more with machines than other human beings. Life may feel a bit lonely at times. Many people may find massage comforting and helps us to connect with ourselves.
Massage and illness
There are many illnesses that can greatly benefit from massage. It can help with circulation, lower the blood pressure and improve flexibility. Massage can help to balance the hormone production by reducing stress. Especially if one is suffering from chronic problems and pain which quite often results to lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep. It is always good to check with your doctor it is safe and suitable for you before booking if suffering from any illness.
Massage treatment can often be beneficial for people who exercise a lot. It can help with flexibility and reduce tension and in this way can help to avoid potentially injuries. Sports massage therapy can also help in recovering of injury as you body tends to adjust to different movement, especially when in pain.
Each massage treatment is different and tailor made to match your needs. You can enhance the experience with essential oils by choosing relaxing aromatherapy massage instead of traditional holistic or deep tissue massage. Your therapist can advice you on choosing the right treatment for you.