Some lesser-known benefits of massage therapy

Everyone likes relaxing massages, but massages can help you in many different ways. Read on to know more. 

When we think of the word “massage”, the first words that come into our mind is relaxation. Massage is associated with light music, fragrant oils and essences burning in the room. But that is not all what massage does. Massage is a very ancient technique of healing pain and curing various illnesses as well. Massage can also help in releasing many harmful toxins from your body. There are different kinds of massage all over the world.  Some of them are Aromatherapy, baby massage, Shiatsu, reflexology. Below mentioned are some of the benefits of massage therapy.

It helps in relieving stress

If you are dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety in your workplace, massage can help you a lot. It is said that your body has two different types of the nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. So, while you are getting a massage, your calming response, i.e. the parasympathetic response, is increased, which helps in reducing your stress and anxiety levels.

Are you a night owl? Try some massage

So, are you one that has trouble sleeping or is an insomniac? Well, there is a cure for you. Try getting a massage. It would help you get that peaceful night sleep that you crave. Studies suggest that the reason some people can’t sleep is that their nervous system remains active. Massage helps the nervous system to slow down and as a result your body is relaxed and, you fall to sleep.

Fatigue

The best and the sure-shot of getting rid of fatigue is massage. Especially if you are fatigued due to some physical activity or due to lack of sleep, regular massage helps in the reduction of fatigue. Especially for new mommies, massage helps in getting rid of fatigue.

Relieves arthritis pain

Massage in which light pressure is applied to your joints and other pressure receptors, it greatly relieves arthritis pain. It is said that with the help of massage, your blood flow is increased and hence helps in the mobility of your joints.

Improves your BP

As mentioned earlier, massage helps in increasing circulation. And when the circulation is increased, then your BP automatically lowers, and your bodily functions improve.

Massage helps you in many ways. Be it relaxation or curing a medical condition, massage is greatly helpful in your well-being.