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20 Reasons to Get a Massage
Monday 19th September 2016
With the Autumn nights drawing in and the weather taking a turn, nothing sounds more appealing than a gorgeously indulgent massage.
So here are 25 legitimate reasons massage is good for the mind, body and soul.
1. Massage relives stress
As busy Londoners we ALL need that
2. Boosts your Immunity
By increasing blood flow around the body, antibodies in the blood circulate the body faster, and increases the levels of oxygen to your muscles.
3. Reduces anxiety
Practising self care can be difficult, but massage can be a great way to help calm anxious minds
4. Manage lower back pain
Sitting, standing and walking can all cause lower back pain. Regular massage helps break down knots and loosen muscles.
5. Relieve tension headaches
Tension in the neck and shoulders can lead to tension headaches, which can be uncomfortable and affect your work.
6. Helps you sleep better
Bright lights, over stimulation from TVs and electronic devices and too much caffeine are just some of the factors stopping you from getting a good nights kip. All our massages at Heavenly Green use Aromatherapy Associates oils of which some can induce sleep.
7. Ease symptoms of depression
Facing depression is tough, and can make sufferers feel alone and worthless. By practising self care and spending time on looking after your body, sufferers are able to distance themselves from the negative chatter.
8. Increase range of motion in joints
By warming the synovial fluid surrounding your joints, massage can help keep joints supple and malleable giving you a greater range of motion which can improve posture.
9. Reduce water retention
PMS, salty food, medication and frequent flying are just some of the causes of that bloated uncomfortable feeling. Massage helps to move lymph around the body, subsequently detoxifying and promoting health.
10. Reduces Period Pain
Achy muscles, stomach cramps and bad tempers can all be soothed with a gorgeous massage.
11. Reduces muscle fatigue and stiffness
There is a reason why top athletes invest in their physiotherapist! Massage can improve sports performance by increasing muscle recovery times and reducing muscle stiffness from lactic acid build up.
12. Improves self worth
Taking time out of your day to look after yourself is important for self esteem, self care and ultimately happiness.
13. Improves dry skin conditions
Eczema, dry skin and other skin conditions can be improved by the nourishing oils and the increased blood flow to the skin that massage provides.
14. Helps relieve constipation
Without putting too finer point on it, regular massage can you keep....regular.
15. Helps balance
By realigning your muscles and posture, massage can help improve balance and increase mobility in older individuals.
16. Helps with skin exfoliation
The gentle rubbing of the skins surface helps to brush off dead skin cells and improves the skins texture.
17. Improves the appearance of cellulite
Massage can help to break down fatty deposits which give that characteristic orange peel look.
18. A Natural way to re-energise
Using the powers of Aromatherapy, massage can help the body revitalise itself giving you more energy and a brighter outlook.
19. Can ease pain associated with chronic conditions
Be sure to check with your Dr. first, but massage can promote health and well being as well as acting as a natural pain remedy.
20. It just feels Gooooooooooooooooooood!