In Nigeria, it is common to get a Massage only during celebratory period. As far as most Nigerians are concerned, Massage is a form of leisure for the nouveau riche and high-flying individuals. There is the tendency to think of a Massage as a way to pamper and some form of special treatment. But Massage is much more than a momentary feel-good treatment.
Lying in a tranquil room, in a relaxed atmosphere, on a Massage table with lights dimmed, candles lit in the background and the essence of lavender or other aromatherapy oils piercing through the warm air certainly sounds like the perfect way to end a busy day on a good note. However, the purpose of Massage is not just for relaxation, it imbibes many medicinal benefits too.
Massage has many important health benefits. In fact, Massages can help an individual maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially when it is part of the individual’s regular wellness routine.
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There is a school of thought that suggests that getting a Massage once in a while is okay, but the thing is, the work the therapist does in each session builds on itself, helping one’s body maintain its relaxed state and one’s muscles to remain pliable even during times of physical and mental stress.
Here Are 25 Reasons To Get A Massage
- Relieve stress
- Relieve postoperative pain
- Reduce anxiety
- Manage low-back pain
- Help fibromyalgia pain
- Reduce muscle tension
- Enhance exercise performance
- Relieve tension headaches
- Sleep better
- Ease symptoms of depression
- Improve cardiovascular health
- Reduce the pain of osteoarthritis
- Decrease stress in cancer patients
- Improve balance in older adults
- Decrease rheumatoid arthritis pain
- Temper effects of dementia
- Promote relaxation
- Lower blood pressure
- Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Help chronic neck pain
- Lower joint replacement pain
- Increase range of motion
- Decrease migraine frequency
- Improve quality of life in hospice care
- Reduce chemotherapy-related nausea
The practice of using Massage as a healing method derives from customs and techniques rooted in ancient history. Research shows that Massages could heal injuries, relieve pain, reduce stress, prevent and cure illnesses. Massages can even promote the release of the built-up toxins in the body which are causes of numerous health problems.
Massage is becoming increasingly popular as people are realizing the medicinal benefits that it has to offer. Unlike medications, Massages have no long-term or short-term side-effects.
Not only does it feel good, Massages can also improve one’s health and quality of life.