Benefits of Full-Body Massage

Benefit 1): Reduce Anxiety and Stress

For most people, the experience of a full-body massage reduces anxiety and diminishes symptoms of stress. This makes perfect sense when you think about how massage helps the muscle fibers to relax.

It’s also worth noting that frequent massage leads to a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol, which is linked to three very significant health issues: high blood pressure (hypertension), suppressed immune system functioning, and obesity.

There’s something deeply therapeutic about the firm but gentle rhythmic pressure of a massage given by a skilled masseuse. When you’re experiencing something like that in the quiet, relaxing environment of a massage studio, it’s easy to see how many people find they’re able to let their cares melt away.

Benefit 2): Reduce Pain

It’s not only stress and anxiety that massage can alleviate, but pain, too. Massage is one potential treatment option for neck and back pain, including lower back pain, and even fibromyalgia and migraine pain.

There are indications that full-body massage releases endorphins, which function as pain relievers. This would explain why people who suffer from pain tend to feel better after a massage session.

It’s also true that tired, overworked, or otherwise sore muscles can benefit from the relaxation of massage. This too may help to alleviate pain.

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