People looking to fend off the winter blues may find relief by integrating massage therapy into their health maintenance routine. Shorter days and colder temperatures leave many Americans feeling depressed and lethargic, yet studies show that regular massages improve mood and reset circadian rhythms, leading to better sleep and more energy.
“As we approach the colder, darker months, massage therapy may be an effective method of deflecting common seasonal challenges,” said Jeff Smoot, President of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). “Massage benefits the way our bodies react to negative influences, whether that’s weather, anxieties or disorders.”
Read more about the research here or take a quick look at all the other benefits that massage can have for your wellbeing
Physical
- Increased Energy
- Deep relaxation and stress reduction
- Reduced muscle spasm, tension, stiffness or pain
- Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Increased ease and efficiency of movement
- Deeper and easier breathing
- Improved Circulation, Reduced blood pressure, Decreased Heart Rate
- Relief of tension-related headaches, eye-strain
- Healthier skin
- Improved posture
- Speeds Recovery from exercise
- Faster healing time from pulled muscles and sprained ligaments: reduced spasm, pain and swelling; reduced formation of scar tissue
- Strengthened immune system
- Health maintenance
Mental
- Relaxed state of alertness
- Reduced mental stress; a calmer mind
- Greater ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
- Increased capacity for clearer thinking
- Improved Sleep
Emotional
- Satisfies the need for nurturing touch
- Sense of Well-being
- Greater ease of emotional expression
- Enhanced self-image
- Reduced anxiety
- Increased awareness of the mind-body connection
- A sense of being unified and in harmony
Plus Massage Feels Good!
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