5 Interesting Facts About Massage Therapy And How It Can Benefit You

Can you still remember the time you first had your massage therapy? It’s calming, soothing and revitalizing experience works wonders especially after a stressful day. People get therapeutic massages for various reasons.  But did it ever occur to you that massage therapy can help improve immunity or that it helps reduce blood pressure? Read on and discover some interesting secrets about massage therapy and its benefits.

Benefit #1

Improved Blood Circulation

– Therapists are trained to apply the right amount of pressure on specific parts of your body to help loosen muscle tension and improve flow of blood towards different parts of your body. Better circulation means more oxygen is flowing to your vital organs which help in healing damaged and tensed muscles.

Benefit #2

Stress Reliever

- Perhaps the number one reason why people get massages is because of wanting to eliminate stress by having some quiet, relaxing time that a massage session can provide.  Massage is a form of “touch” therapy that produces a calming effect not only to your body but your mind as well. It is a very potent sedative and most people get better sleep right after their massage.

Benefit #3

Stronger Immunity

- Not most people realize that massages have the ability to strengthen your immunity. During massages, lymph flow increases which in turn raises the production of your white blood cells. White blood cells or WBC’s are responsible for fighting off infection. So what better way to relax and at the same time keep your health at its peak than to get a massage therapy?

Benefit #4

Student Friendly

- Massage caters to all walks of life whether you’re a parent, an employee, or any other regular person. Students can highly benefit from a massage as well. Keeping up with school projects and reports, and preparing for exams can be very demanding. Massages therefore can be a form of stress management where both physical and mental tension can be relieved.

Benefit #5

5 A’s Solution

- During the previous years, studies have shown that massage therapy is helpful to people suffering from diseases such as autism, ADHD, anorexia, asthma and arthritis. If you or any of your family or relatives is suffering from any of these ailments, it is still recommended to consult your doctor for proper assistance regarding this alternative form of medicine.

Now that you’ve learned these 5 interesting facts about massage therapy and how it can benefit you, perhaps it is time you consider giving yourself a treat by scheduling your first session (if you haven’t done so yet) with your therapist. Depending on your therapist’s assessment of your health needs, he or she may schedule you with regular sessions to achieve optimum results. But more than that, giving yourself some quiet and relaxing time after a hard day’s work is a wonderful and healthy reward you surely won’t regret.




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