5 Reasons to treat yourself to a massage

July 11, 2014

A regular massage can be beneficial on many levels. Here are 5 good reasons why regular massage can be beneficial.

1) Massage is a great stress reliever. During a massage you have no choice but to stop and be taken care of. Our usual daily routine consists of taking care of many activities. During this one activity, your only job is to relax and be taken care of!

2) Massage is great for the musculoskeletal system. Muscular tension, strains and sprains may benefit from massage. The fascial layers of the human body are not given any relevance in modern medicine, however it is an entire  system which is connected to muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves.

3) Massage is great for circulation. The body is  like a river and all the constituents need to be kept moving. Blood, lymph, cerebrospinal fluid all benefit from regular massage

4) Massage is great for the digestive system. The digestive system is considered to be central to good health in all of the Eastern traditions of medicine. Massage assists with all of the neuroendocrine functions related to the vagus nerve and its role in digestion.

5) Massage is a great treat. We all work hard in a myriad of different activities and roles. Massage is a great way to reward yourself for all great work.

There are many different styles of massage. Try a few and see what suits you.

In Health and Wellness.