Remedial Massage For Stress Relief

With our modern lifestyle, demands and pressures many people experience excessive levels of stress on a regular basis. Stress is not always a bad thing, it’s our body’s natural response to pressure or danger, and keeps us alert and prepared to face the challenges we’re faced with. However, long-term stress has numerous adverse effects on our health, wellbeing, work, relationships and overall enjoyment of life. The simplest solution would be to work fewer hours or avoid tense situations; however this is often impossible considering living expenses and current global issues. Thankfully, remedial massage can be an easy and effective way to manage your stress.

How Does Remedial Massage Reduce Stress?

Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, hot-stone massage, aromatherapy – there is an unending list of massage types that feel great, but is remedial massage for stress a better option?

Massage therapy (in one form or another) has always been an integral part of the human health system. Ancient civilisations used various forms of massage for the treatment of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual problems. Today, remedial massage therapy is crucial part of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) industry and is used to manage muscle pain, stiffness, injury, stress, anxiety and depression. 

Remedial massage therapists use a number of massage techniques to manipulate muscles with manual pressure. Some remedial massage therapists also use specific oils, hot stones or aromatherapy to create a more relaxing experience.  

Benefits Of Remedial Massage For Stress

Listed below are some important benefits of remedial massage for stress:

1. reduces muscle tension and pain
2. activates sensory receptors
3. increases blood circulation
4. stimulates stress-relieving hormones (serotonin and dopamine)
5. decreases the stress hormone cortisol
6. stimulates the release of natural pain-killer hormones (endorphins)
7. increases joint mobility
8. improves posture
9. improves sleep and concentration

Studies have shown that remedial massage can help relieve anxiety, depression, insomnia, and allow you to have a greater sense of wellbeing.

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