Top 8 Reasons Why You Need A Massage
Various research, and experts agree, that getting massaged can actually benefit your health. And getting a massage is not a WANT but a NEED because of its numerous benefits to your health — physically and mentally.
- It’s a very effective painkiller
Most especially when your massage therapist gets his/hers hands on your bare skin. In one study, bare-handed massages activated the same part of the brain that is activated by opioid painkillers such as codeine.
- It boosts your immunity.
Massage does not only promote good blood circulation. It also changes your blood’s composition. Did you know that after a 45-minute Swedish massage, a technique that involves long strokes, deep kneading, and circular movements to push blood toward the heart, recipients had significantly higher levels of blood proteins that play a major role in protecting the body from tumors, viral infections, and other pathogens, compared to blood samples taken from a control group, according to a study.
- It reduces stress.
An overwhelming amount of evidence suggests that massage can actually slash most physiological markers of stress.
- It fends off headaches.
As we have mentioned, massage is a very effective painkiller. Lots of things can trigger a headache, but many stem from tension in the neck that restricts blood flow to the brain. Oftentimes, a neck massage can boost blood flow and alleviate the pain.
- It boosts your mood.
Having a bad day? Then you definitely need a massage. Authors of a 2005 review of studies on massage therapy found that, on average, massage increases your levels of serotonin (a neurotransmitter linked to happiness) by 28 percent and dopamine (a neurotransmitter involved in motivation, arousal, and reward) by 31 percent.
- It warms up your muscles before exercise.
Before you stretch, massage can help to loosen the muscles without putting any strain on other soft tissues.
- It promotes good sleep.
Did you know that a 20-minute facial massage can reduce blood pressure and increase sleepiness pretty much immediately. No more counting sheeps for you *wink.
- It improves your circulation to help you relax.
According to an expert, Swedish massage is designed to push blood from your limbs toward your heart to make things a little easier. This gives your muscles a chance to relax, so you feel refreshed when your massage is over.
Check our massage treatment here and book your next relaxation day.