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The Health Benefits of Massage
Massage has many important health benefits. In fact, massage can help you maintain physical, mental and emotional well being, especially when it is part of your regular wellness routine.
· Massage calms the nervous system and promotes a sense of relaxation and well being.
· Massage reduces tension and anxiety.
· Massage improves blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
· Massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body’s waste products.
· Massage prevents and relieves muscles cramps and spasms.
· Massage therapy can help with pain management in conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, and muscle spasms.
Remind yourself of these health benefits if you start to feel guilty about getting massage!
Massage Therapy - Is it Right for You?
The power of touch has miraculous effects: for the very young to the very old, for the terminally ill to the marathon athlete, and for the stay-at-home mum to the over-stressed executive. Massage has the power to relax, heal, and help release emotions and tension without the aid of drugs.
When deciding whether you want to get a massage, consider your health and your needs. As long as you do not have any serious health conditions, this alternative, drug-free therapy may be the right treatment for you.
When You Should Ask your Doctor Before Getting a Massage
With certain health conditions, it could be dangerous to be on the receiving end of a massage. People with the following symptoms or illnesses should contact their doctors first.
- Blood vessel diseases: If you have a blood clot, the massage could cause the clot to move.
- Cardiovascular diseases: People suffering from these diseases may have swollen blood vessels, blood clots, or heart disease.
- Certain forms of cancer.
- If you have skin conditions such as burns, cuts, cold sores, bruises, sores, herpes, open cuts, and swollen areas, you should not have a massage in one of these areas.
- Severe back pain could mean you have a problem that could be exacerbated with massage, so ask your doctor first.
- People with high fevers or chills should not get a massage, since it may be the sign of a serious illness.
- Massaging the feet, lower legs, and abdomen during the first three months of pregnancy could cause miscarriage. There are massage therapists who specialise in pregnancy massage, but always ask your doctor first.
- People with a mild stage of osteoporosis could benefit from massage if permitted by their doctors, but not anyone with severe osteoporosis.