Massage Therapy
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Massages are one of the best things to have to de-stress and relax. More than that, they can also be an activity that can impact your general well-being at different levels. They have a multitude of short and long-term benefits that are often overlooked and taken for granted.
If you want to become healthier in all aspects of wellness, consider visiting Magnifaskin Medspa for the most pampering and relaxing massages. Read on and learn about the various benefits you can get from a proper pamper session.
Muscular Benefits
The primary reason most people get massages is to relieve themselves of muscular pain. They help your muscles relax and free the nerves from too much compression. They can also help you recover after exercising or any type of intense physical activity by decreasing the inflammation caused by muscle cell breakdown that happens when you apply loads and tension to your muscles.
Physically-active individuals can greatly benefit from regular massages. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, people who undergo rigorous exercises can improve their overall performance, recovery time, and injury resilience and even help them reach peak fitness levels by getting regular massages.
Regular massages can also alleviate symptoms of chronic muscle pain caused by inactivity such as joint pain, muscle aches, and fatigue. All in all, massages are a great way to keep your muscles loosened up and improve physical function whether you’re a physically-active individual or someone with a sedentary lifestyle.
Improve Cardiovascular Health
Massages can lower your blood pressure and heart rate immediately after one session because of their relaxing and soothing effects. Together with a healthy lifestyle, regular massages can lower the risk of developing heart disease.
During a massage, congested areas in your body are rid of blockages and build-up of fluids. With better blood circulation, your whole body can have a better oxygen supply which is important for cell regeneration, energy production, and the immune system.
Alleviate Anxiety and Stress
Massages are effective in treating anxiety and stress. They are not only beneficial for your physical health, but for your mental and emotional wellbeing as well. This is because of the chemicals produced during a long and relaxing massage such as endorphins, serotonin, norepinephrine, and oxytocin. All these chemicals work together to improve your short-term and long-term mood, happiness levels, and overall mental health.
Digestive System Benefits
There are certain massage techniques that can help your digestive system be more efficient at metabolizing food and absorbing nutrients. They can also aid in easing symptoms of digestive disorders such as Crohn’s disease, acid reflux, and Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For women, abdominal massages are great at alleviating menstrual pain.
A healthy digestive system is the foundation of a healthy body and mind because it is what gives the body the needed energy it needs to function, grow and repair itself.
Contraindications
A massage is a non-invasive and low-risk procedure that anyone of any age can undergo without any worry when performed by a licensed professional massage therapist. However, you should avoid getting a massage if you have any of the conditions mentioned below. If you’re unsure if you’re fit for a massage, consult your doctor.
- Fever
- Inflammation
- Kidney or Liver Failure
- Hypertension
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Cancer