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Writer's pictureEmma Smith

An Overview of Professional Massage

Updated: Nov 6, 2023

Massage is a great theory to keep oneself rejuvenated and relaxed. There are different types of massage therapy focusing explicitly on reducing stress or relieving pain. However, you need a professional massage for the desired results.  If you have never had a professional massage, it may be something you dream of, but you are not sure you need it. There you have a list of reasons why it is beneficial that will give you the confidence you need to try it if it is something you have been thinking about for a while.

How does massage help you?

It gives you time to relax

During the massage, it is impossible to move. Most likely, you are lying on your stomach on a massage bed. Don't worry; the beds have a hole in your face that will go through them to ensure your neck is straight and comfortable. Since all you have to do to enjoy the massage is to lie there, you will most likely relax and maybe fall asleep.

Increase your self-esteem

A massage can give you the feeling that you have done something good for yourself and been taken care of. This can also help if someone else spends most of your time and attention on you for the duration of your appointment. You will also find that therapists are not entirely judgmental. It is not often that we receive this kind of treatment.

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It's sensual

Feeling the touch of another person is a very sensual experience. Your sense of touch should feel better when you relax and enjoy your massage. When lying down, your senses of vision will calm down, and you will probably listen to relaxing music.

If you are in a relationship, a massage with your partner can be great for creating intimacy. If you are currently single, there are always daily offers online that allow you to enjoy a massage without worrying about cost, as there are discounts.

Helps in reducing depression and anxiety

Massage can help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the brain. Cortisol is the hormone of flight or battle, which increases blood pressure and tension. Studies have shown those masseur patients experienced high levels of serotonin and dopamine, the mood-stabilizing hormones, after the massage.

Boost your immune system

The massage helps increase the number of white blood cells in the bloodstream, the immune cells, which will help you maintain fitness and health and fight diseases. Massage has many functions that affect all systems:

The movement system – muscles, tendons, bones, and joints. The massage helps get the muscles to prepare for action and removes waste and byproducts accumulated because of the metabolism of the muscle. It helps flex the muscle and separate the muscle fibers and increases blood flow and the flow of nutrients to it.

The heart and circulatory system - The massage helps stimulate blood circulation and calm.

In the respiratory system - The massages help release the interatrial muscles and improve the lungs' volume and breathing. Allows a better flow of oxygen to the whole body and removes carbon dioxide from it.

The digestive system - The massages help to motivate bowel movement and cause an improvement in digestion and an improvement in the removal of waste from the body and detoxification.

Nervous system – The massages calm nervous system activity and reduce stress. There are all kinds of massages designed for different parts of the body parts like trying more than one type of massage; look for spa deals that usually include 2 or 3 treatments.

Conclusion

There are many other benefits to massage that you can discover for yourself. There are cases when you should consult with your doctor before trying to massage for the first time. Pregnant women should ask to visit a specialist before deciding which type of massage is best for them in each case.

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