How Can Massage Therapy Help Me?

Massage therapy is a general term for the various techniques used to manipulate the superficial and deeper layers of muscle and tissues by systematically applying pressure to various parts of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent or relieve pain. Massage therapy benefits people of all ages.

There can be different ways to administer massage therapy, some are listed here:

Swedish massage: This is a type of massage which starts from light pressure to medium pressure. It is a gentle form of massage. It helps to promote blood circulation and lymph movement. This type of massage is good for stress related conditions and also for chronic pain.

Deep tissue massage: This massage technique starts with a slower movement, but with more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. Deep tissue massage is found to be very helpful in healing muscle injuries. It releases muscle tension and provides deep pain relief.

Sports massage: This type of massage is similar to Swedish massage. But it is mainly concerned with people who are involved in sports activities. This massage also helps to prevent or treat injuries occurred to sportsmen. It promotes flexibility and also decreases the risk of injuries. This massage improves endurance and reduces post-workout recovery time.

Trigger point therapy: This technique focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers and relieves the tight areas within muscle tissues.

Foot scrub therapy: This type of massage therapy mainly concentrates on the foot. It makes the feet smoother, hydrates and protects the feet. This type of massage also relieves foot pain and reduces any discomfort of the foot.

Therapists usually evaluate new patients by touching various strategic points to locate painful or tense areas and determine how much pressure to apply. The patient lies on the table either in loose fitting clothes or undressed (covered with a sheet, except for the area being massaged). Oil or lotion is used to reduce friction on the skin.

Some important benefits of massage therapy are as follows:

· Boosts immunity.
· Eases medication dependence.
· Relieves migraine pain.
· Improves blood circulation.
· Promotes tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissues and stretch marks.
· Reduces fatigue.
· Helps reducing pain and anxiety.
· Helps curing digestive disorders, headaches and sports injuries.
· Revitalizes the skin.
· Helps to relax and soften injured, tired and overused muscles.
· Improves concentration.
· Enhances sleep.
· Relieves back and neck pain.
· Promotes deeper breathing.
· Enhances skin tone and skin health.
· Increases and prompts joint flexibility.
· Creates a calm mind.
· Increases peace of mind.

Massage therapy is not only useful for our body, but also useful for our health and skin, and provides a holistic approach to well-being. When is your next massage appointment?