Massage Therapy is often used when we are bothered by muscle spasms and pain, soreness from injury, chronic muscular tension and even headaches.
Or you may be suffering from stiffness, or just need to improve your circulation.
In addition, Massage therapy:
relieves congestion throughout the body
acts as a mechanical cleanser
stimulates lymph circulation
and hastens the elimination of wastes and toxic debris.
Besides all that, It feels good too.
I absolutely love it. The "father of medicine", Hippocrates wrote in the 4th century B.C. that "The physician must be acquainted with rubbing. Not only is it a means of alternative medicine but it is one of the oldest methods of healing.
Massage Therapy Benefits
Many of today's health problems can benefit from the alternative medicine of "rubbing" or massage therapy. Massage heals by relaxation.
Stressful situations cause our muscles to tense up, and our breathing becomes shallow. One of the many benefits of massage is to reduce overall stress.
At its best, massage has the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally and spiritually.
Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body.
However, it does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin. It also works on the soft tissues (the muscles, tendons, and ligaments)to improve muscle tone.
With this holistic approach in medicine the muscles are exercised as fully as possible without exhaustion.
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Although a single massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits.
Regular massage can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body, and so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might occur due to excess tension and any resulting structural weaknesses.
Okay, okay. I know you can hardly wait for the great part of how it can benefit your love life. If you can involve your partner to participate with you, you are both guaranteed to benefit from this practice.
A common arrangement is for one partner to receive a massage first, and then to return the favor.
First, above all, take the phone off the hook and put up a do not disturb sign. It is essential to create a warm, comfortable environment for the massage.
Choose some nice soothing music and soft lighting for a more relaxing atmosphere.
Best to give massage after a hot bath. But, don't say that I didn't tell you so if you can't get rid of your partner after this!
Massage can stimulate or calm the nervous system-depending upon what is required by the individual. Other than that, Enjoy.......
