How Does It Work?
While there can be many types of massages, they all boil down to one thing. Massage is all about the manipulation of tissues (rubbing, tapping, or kneading) using the hands or a massage device, mainly for therapeutic purposes.
Your body’s nervous system and cortisol levels go haywire when you’re stressed. Massage can help regulate both. That systematic kneading, rubbing, and tapping? Definitely relaxing.
Who Needs It?
If you’re suffering from chronic pain on your shoulders, neck, and lower back (which is very common nowadays!), a massage is definitely what you need!
Let’s face it, your lifestyle can cause several body pains. Wrong posture while seated behind your desk, an uncomfortable sleeping position, too much time spent on your feet, carrying your laptop around for hours, wearing heels for an extended period of time—whatever the reason, it’s definitely good to get some relief.
But that’s not all!
Massage therapy also helps with insomnia, migraine, and other tension-related problems.
Just remember, however, that while almost anyone can benefit from a massage, people with chronic medical conditions should be careful to get not just any massage. They actually need to go to a specialist in medical massages.
Why Do You Need It?
Let’s talks about 5 reasons why you should be getting a massage.
1. Stress Reduction