With our busy schedules, we all get exhausted with the workload. Self care is a form of self love. We must take care of ourselves first then only we can take care of our loved ones. With the stress of work, money, family and various things in life we forget to take care of ourselves. This stress gets accumulated in our muscles and body.
Spa and massages are a necessity these days rather than luxuries. You don’t have to feel guilty for taking some time off to revitalize yourself. You work so hard, giving yourself a pamper is a must. There are different types of massage methods available in the market. You can get these massages at spas, physiotherapy clinics and gyms.
Most popular massages are as follows:
1. Swedish massage
In this method first, a general body massage is given using oil or lotion. Then massage strokes focus on areas of concern or problem. It also helps in recovering from injury.
2. Hot Stone massage
As the name suggests this method uses hot stones during massage for body relaxation. Hot and smooth stones are placed on your body specifically areas of concern. Masseuse holds the stone against the body while giving the massage. It helps in relaxing the body.
Caution-Not for people suffering from diabetes,high blood pressure or heart problems.
3. Deep tissue massage
A therapeutic massage which deals with problems of muscles and tissues. Massage strokes focus on deeper connective tissues. It helps with muscle pain problems and posture correction.
4. Thai massage
This massage is a type of yoga but without you having to move. The masseuse makes you move, stretch in the form of postures. And then a massage is given. It helps with back pain and anxiety.
5. Aromatherapy massage
Relax and energize with a massage given with essential oils and scented oils extracted from flowers. These oils have healing properties based on their mixture. They help with problems like insomnia and digestion issues.
Caution- Make sure you are not allergic to any ingredient present.
Advantages of getting regular body massage
1. Stress Relief
Release of all the tension and stress in your muscles is one of the biggest advantages of body massage. Massage reduces stress hormones known as cortisol. It makes you feel relaxed and refresh.
2. Improve digestion
If you are dealing with constipation or digestion issues, massage might help to alleviate discomfort.
3. Tension or headache relief
Headache can be very irritating and even hinders your normal tasks. Massage helps in getting rid of headaches by releasing tension from the head neck and shoulders.
4. Improve circulation
Benefits of oil massage include improved blood circulation by loosening tightened muscles.
5. Reduces Pain
It helps people with arthritis, back or joint pain, or even chronic stiffness.
6.Insomnia
Are you suffering from insomnia or not able to have a quality sound sleep? Regular massages are your savior. Since massage reduces stress level hence encourages relaxed sleep.
7.Myofascial pain syndrome
It is a chronic pain condition in which a patient’s muscles cause pain due to pressure on muscles. Massage releases pressure and gives relief to incurable conditions.
8.Enhance immunity
Massage recharges the lymph-node system of the body and hence activates the natural defence system of your body.
9. Improves Posture
Prolonged sitting at our workplaces causes strain. Our overworked muscles due to strain tend to bend down and lead to posture imbalance. Massage can also improve posture by improving muscle hold in power.
10. Helps with Anxiety and Depression
Massage releases endorphins which helps in alleviating anxiety depression.
Caution-
- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease then please consult a doctor before taking a massage.
- Pregnant ladies must consult their gynecologist before taking massage therapy.
- Ensure that your masseuse is certified. Wrong massage style can have a negative impact on the body as well.
