The Unknown Magic of Massage
Generally, a massage is associated with luxury, a general feeling of relaxation, and something that provides pleasure.
However, this is not actually the whole truth. The therapeutic benefits of massage have been recognized for centuries and even modern medical practitioners suggest various kinds of massage therapy as a technique to prevent a plethora of medical conditions that are associated with the musculoskeletal system.
Massage has been proven to provide the following benefits:
- Enhances blood circulation
- Improves the immune system
- Promotes nervous system functioning
- Reduces the harmful effects of high blood pressure
- Provides relief from various muscle disorders
What needs to be understood is the fact that massage can be implemented in a variety of different ways depending on the physiology or body habitus of the individual, the disease condition, and the kind of relief that is required.
With various techniques, massage has been known to stimulate the nervous system and provide a chance to reduce muscle atrophy. Apart from improving muscle tone, a properly implemented massage can enhance the performance levels of various vital internal organs. It is a proven sedative for the nervous system, helping to give some slack to the muscles, releasing tension, and providing relief for stress related disorders and symptoms such as headaches or stiff muscles.
The simple act of touch alone has been researched and proven academically to provide a wide array of health benefits. It has been observed that babies that have less exposure to human touch are less healthy in comparison to babies that receive constant human contact through the mother’s touch.
There are various kinds of message. Some of the most popular are:
- Swedish massage
- Therapeutic massage
- Trigger point therapy
- Connective tissue release
- Shiatsu
- Reflexology
Among different forms of the therapeutic massage is designed to provide a specific cure for a specific health condition such as arthralgia or generalized body pain. What is important to note is that therapeutic massage needs to be implemented by a trained specialist who is well exposed to the various nuances of therapeutic massage. Otherwise, you could end up exacerbating the condition instead of providing relief for it.
