Common Health Problems: What can Massage do for YOU?
Massages are often sold as a purely indulgent treat that you get when you visit a spa or go on vacation. There is so much more to massage than just a "feel good" treat. Did you know that the symptoms of many health problems can be reduced and even eliminated with regular massage?

 

Massage therapy can help with several common health conditions. Some you might already know about and others may come as a surprise to you. If you suffer from constant back, leg, and neck pain or muscle tension and spasms, a good massage will send you on the road to feeling relief.
Here are a few more conditions that having regular massages can help support. 
 

Stress
It is no surprise that a regular massage is good for lowering your stress levels. This works by helping to lower your blood pressure, improve your quality of sleep, and reduce pain associated with stress. It is also thought to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Massage is known to help reduce cortisol levels in the body. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone when levels are elevated. This is not good for your body at all. At the same time, massage has been shown to boost serotonin and dopamine levels, making you feel more relaxed and euphoric.

 

Upper and Lower Back Pain
Upper and Lower Back Pain is such a common problem. Massage helps to improve posture by correcting any imbalances caused by sitting for long periods, which is common in people who sit at a desk all day. No wonder many employees are leaning towards massage therapists for help.

Poor posture and working long hours can cause a lot of upper and lower back problems-as can simply getting older. Get a massage! It will help you

wave goodbye to a sore back.

 

Joint Stiffness
Massage can be a blessed relief for people dealing with the pain and stiffness associated with

arthritis and other joint problems. Regular massage stimulates the production of lubricants between connective tissues and joints, which improves flexibility and range of motion. Research shows that people with rheumatoid arthritis reported relief
from pain and stiffness after a massage. Massage can also help relieve pain in your joints such as shoulders, knees, and hips, heads, and spine.

 

Circulation
There is a whole range of health problems that can be caused by bad circulation. so boosting your circulation will be a bonus for your whole body. Regular massage helps to get the blood moving.

Getting essential nutrients to where its needed in your tissues and vital organs. The squeezing and pulling actions involved in a good massage also help to flush lactic acid out of your muscles and improve the circulation of lymph. The fluid that carries metabolic waste away from your muscles and internal organs.

 

Headache and Migraine symptoms
The cause varies to why people get headaches and migraines. If you are a migraine sufferer, you will be pleased to hear that massage can help reduce the frequency of attacks and lessen the severity of the symptoms. Some migraines, especially those triggered by stress, are especially receptive to massage treatment. A muscle tension easing massage can potentially relieve headaches caused by bad posture, too many pillows or not getting enough exercise, reducing pressure on the nerves and blood vessels that compound the problem. So the next time you reach for a tylenol or advil, remember that masking the pain with a drugstore remedy will not stop your headaches. Instead, book yourself a massage. Give yourself the gift of long term pain relief!