Who wants a massage? One can benefit from massages in various ways. We all know that it helps reduce stress but there’s more. During a massage, certain chemicals are released cascading throughout the body. People that suffer from arthritis reported less aches, stiffness, and pain. Children with asthma show better pulmonary function. Even premature babies show weight gain. Believe it or not, frequent massages can actually aid in weight loss. During a workout, a cycle of lactic acid fermentation occurs (body is taking oxygen from muscle tissue for energy) in which results in soreness. Massage after a post workout helps relieve those aches and pain by circulating blood throughout the system and we all know that our bloodstream carries oxygen to our muscle tissue in which homeostasis equals faster recovery! Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported their studies of massage therapy by using a machine called the endermologie to increase circulation and heighten body. 85 women from the ages of 21 to 61 reported halfway in to the 14 session, half of those noticed inches loss. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio conducted a study on the effects of massage on cancer patients and concluded its effect. They divided 52 cancer patients in two groups, one controlled and the not. The group that was receiving massages prior to their treatments reported less pain than those who didn’t. They concluded that because massages relieves anxiety and stress, this aided in helping their patients cope better with their treatment and feeling less pain. Even if massages get expensive there are alternatives or even other ways of feeling the same effects. Pilates or Yoga are said to be a type of self-massage because it requires pushing of the limbs together and against the floor in turn stimulating pressure receptors. Also it’s recommended to hug someone because not only the person receiving the hug receptors is working but the person giving the hug as well. There are more benefits of massages out there and only a few stated in this blog, so go out and get a massage today!
Oh, I would totally love a massage! I have a very high stress levels and I constantly have very painful migraines. Because my stress level is so high, it is very hard me to relax. I get extreme stiffness in the muscles that lead from the top of my shoulders up to the back of my neck. Hopefully, a massage would aid in lower my stress level, help me relax more, and ease my stiffness. I like the facts you presented and a massage sounds great to me! I have to get one!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I've heard the benefits of getting a regular massage for a while now, but haven't really investigated further. Your blog is a great inspiration for people to do so!
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