Massage and it's may Benefits

 Massage is a powerful tool to help manage your health and well-being. See if it suits you.

Massage used to be available only in high-end spas and high-end health clubs. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals, and even airports. If you've never tried massage before, read on to learn about the potential health benefits and what you can expect during a massage session. Let's learn.

A massage

Massage is a general term for squeezing, rubbing, and manipulating the skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Massages can range from light caresses to deep pressure. There are many different types of massage, including these common types.

Swedish massage. This is a gentle massage using long strokes, kneading, deep circular motions, vibrations and tapping. It helps you feel relaxed and energized.

deep tissue massage This massage technique uses slower, more vigorous movements to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Commonly used to help with muscle damage from injury.

sports massage. This is similar to Swedish massage but is intended for people involved in sports activities to prevent or treat injuries.

trigger point massage. This massage focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in muscles after injury or overuse.

Benefits of massage

Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. It is increasingly offered alongside standard care for a variety of conditions and situations.

Benefits of massage include:

• Reduce stress and increase relaxation
• Relieve pain and muscle soreness and tension
• Increased circulation, energy and alertness
• Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
• Improving immune function

Although more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found that massage can also help:

1. fear

2. indigestion

3. Fibromyalgia

4. Headache

5. Insomnia due to stress

6. Lower back pain

7. Myofascial pain syndrome

8. Neuralgia

9. Soft tissue strain or injury

10. Sports injuries

11. Temporomandibular joint pain

12. Upper back and neck pain

Apart from its benefits for certain conditions and ailments, some people enjoy massage.

Despite its benefits, massage does not replace regular medical care. Let your doctor know you're trying massage and be sure to follow any standard treatment plans you have.