If you’ve ever had a massage, you know it is pleasant and relaxing. You may not have realized it can also have physical and emotional benefits if it is done regularly.
There are several types of massage, from deep-tissue therapies to gentle Swedish treatments. They don’t replace medical treatment, but they can benefit your body and mind if you have them done on an ongoing basis. #fridayfacts
Pain Relief
Regular massages help with pain management. The therapist can concentrate on stiff muscles and specific problem areas
Immune System Support
Many studies have shown regular massages support immune system function and decrease stress-related hormones that can lower immunity
Fibromyalgia Relief
Studies at the Touch Research Institutes in Miami showed that massage relieves fibromyalgia-related pain.
Stress Management
Regular massages are an effective stress- management technique. Stress is often caused by being over-committed and overwhelmed with home, work and family obligations. A weekly or bi-weekly massage forces you to take time out for yourself for a pleasurable, relaxing activity
Management of Emotional Disorders
Massage therapy can help you to manage emotional disorders such as depression or anxiety as part of an overall treatment plan. Massage is soothing, nurturing and relaxing. It can improve your state of mind if you concentrate on releasing negative thoughts during the treatment
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Tiffany Field, executive director of the Touch Research Institutes (TRI) in Miami, discovered massage can improve ADHD symptoms in teenagers. Adolescents who received ten or 15 minute massages for 10 consecutive days all showed positive changes
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