The biggest reason to get a massage for many, myself included, would be the experience of simply lying down, relaxing my whole body, closing my eyes, and allow the pleasant sensations to take over my body and mind as the pressures of my day drift away. However, many assume that Massages are only a form of relaxation, but don’t realise that it is far more than just that. Consider why it is that one massages their own sore muscles?
Studies show that kneading muscles decreases inflammation and helps muscles recover. In fact, massage therapy, a rapidly growing field for mental and physical health, is founded on the benefits that massage techniques provide. The variety of massage lengths and types means that even if one has an extremely hectic lifestyle, they can still take advantage of this very important form of healing.
1. Massages Reduce Anxiety and Stress
One of the greatest benefits of massages is their ability to evoke feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. It is used as such across many different cultures. A US study found that following a massage, patients who were stressed out or anxious saw a decrease in stress levels and entered a far happier and comfortable mental state afterwards. This is because scientific research has found that massages reduce levels of cortisol, which is known as the stress hormone. So, the next time you’re stressed from work or life in general, consider giving us a visit at Golden Rose Massage Brisbane.
2. Massages help with Headaches
Whether it’s tension-type headaches or migraines, medical research has proven that regular massages can help reduce or even eliminate this painful problem. Though there are medications available to treat different types of headaches, massages are the most natural and long-lasting form of treatment. Massages can also act as proactive prevention, as it has been found to also reduce the occurrence of headaches, as soon as within 1 week of receiving the massages.
3. Minimize Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems encountered among aging adults, affecting a staggering 1 in 6 Australians. Fortunately, a natural solution is available through massages. It has been found that massages can reduce the need for painkillers by 36%, and can be more effective than acupuncture or chiropractic care. Massages can reduce and treat the underlying back pain symptoms without any risk.
4. Massages make you a Happier Person
Hormones are the chemicals that function as messengers of the body, controlling physiological functions and psychological health. Specifically, it regulates your mood and promotes positive feelings including happiness and pleasure. “Happy hormones” include Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphins, and according to research, massages cause increased levels of all four of these hormones!
5. The Benefits of Massage for Diabetes Patients
For those who experience symptoms of diabetes or wish to prevent it, massages can help. Massages assist in treating nerve pain, improving blood flow, and relaxing muscle tissues. Manual stroking of the body moves the blood and stimulates vessels. As mentioned, the positive effect of massages to relieve stress or anxiety prevents these two major contributors to increases in blood sugar levels.