Relieve pressure on your joints
Raise your hand if you spend your day hunched over a screen. It’s probably causing damage to your neck, shoulders and spine. “Regular massage reduces the risk of injury by keeping our bodies supple and improving our range of motion”, Paul, a therapist at Peace Star Therapy, explains, “a good massage will help your body to relax and relieve pressure on your back, neck and joints”.
Boosts your immune system
Regular massage is also great for boosting our immune systems which is super important as we enter flu season and as viruses keep, you know, doing their thing. Massage helps with lymphatic drainage and flushes toxins out the body. Not only does this keep you fighting fit but it helps to improve skin tone and brightens your complexion.
Reduces stress and anxiety
Times have been a lot lately (thanks, viruses) and have left many of us feeling stressed out, depressed and anxious. While it’s no miracle cure, going for a massage gives you time to switch off, relax and put your wellbeing first. Getting a massage also helps to boost serotonin and dopamine (AKA, the happy hormones) levels in the body, lowering stress levels and reducing anxiety.
Increases energy and concentration
“Massage is great for boosting energy and concentration levels, too” Paul adds. “The techniques and stretches used by the therapist improve circulation in the body, filling body tissue with oxygenated blood” he explains. This rejuvenates them, helping us to feel invigorated and alert. So, while you’ll feel relaxed during the massage you can expect to feel pretty peppy once you’ve left the salon. Bonus.
Helps you get a good night’s sleep
Not only can massage help you fall asleep quicker, it can also help you enter a deeper, more restorative sleep – the kind of deep, deeeep sleep where your body can really get to work repairing and healing itself, meaning you’ll wake up looking and feeling much more revived.
FAQs
How can massage relieve pressure on your joints?
Massage helps to reduce pressure on your back, neck and joints by keeping your body supple. Techniques used during a massage improve your range of motion and can help prevent injury from issues like poor posture.
What are the immunity benefits of having regular massages?
Regular massages can boost your immune system by supporting lymphatic drainage and flushing toxins from the body. This helps keep you feeling healthy, especially during flu season, and can also improve skin tone and brighten your complexion.
Why is massage helpful for reducing stress and anxiety?
Massage helps lower stress levels and reduce anxiety by increasing serotonin and dopamine levels in your body. Taking time out for a massage allows you to relax, switch off and focus on your wellbeing, which can be especially beneficial in stressful times.
How does massage improve energy and concentration?
Massage techniques and stretches boost energy and concentration by improving circulation and filling body tissues with oxygenated blood. While you may feel relaxed during the massage, you can expect to feel invigorated and alert afterwards.
Can massage help you sleep better at night?
Massage can help you fall asleep quicker and enter a deeper, more restorative sleep. This kind of quality rest allows your body to focus on repairing and healing itself, so you wake up feeling more revived.