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Massage Therapy Explained
Massage therapy is a type of healthcare procedure designed to promote muscle and mental relaxation.
Certified medical professionals called massage therapists to massage the body’s soft tissues, such as muscular connective tissue, ligaments, and tendons, over 30 minutes to around an hour. The massage therapist will apply varying degrees of pressure and use several movements for the best results.
Does Massage Therapy Actually Work?
Yes, massage therapy does work – and for more than just post-workout aches and pains, too! Several studies have shown that getting a massage from a licensed professional can help with many conditions, from prenatal depression to age-related health problems.
However, it’s important to note that massage therapy should not be used in place of actual medical treatments. While it can help manage the stress and anxiety of dealing with numerous health problems, massage therapy should be used in conjunction with treatment rather than as a total replacement.
What To Expect At A Session
Before the actual massage begins, your therapist will ask you about any symptoms or pain, your medical history, and what you’d like the massage to help with. This is a great time to let them know about chronic pain or specific areas of your body that you’d like untouched.
Once these initial details are ironed out, your massage therapist will explain the techniques they’ll be using throughout your session. Feel free to ask questions so you can start your session relaxed and reassured!
Massage therapists often have a set routine of techniques they use, but this can vary based on the therapist and company they work for. A therapist will usually start with light touches to help relax tight muscles before applying more pressure that may cause discomfort – which is actually a large part of the massage experience! However, if the pressure is starting to become painful, let your therapist know so they can adjust accordingly. This way, you can work through your pain instead of pushing it away.
Why Get Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is an excellent way to manage aches and pains from sports, exercise, health conditions, or even just the strains of daily life. However, most people don’t realize that there’s much more to massage therapy than physical relief.
Here are a few reasons why you should consider going in for a round of massage therapy.
Pain Relief
Massages can be an effective way to manage your chronic pain over the long term without relying on pain medication. This is because massage therapists stimulate your muscles in a way that improves blood circulation and works out the “knots” in your muscles. But that’s not all – massages can also be effective for people who have fibromyalgia or intermittent headaches due to stress.
Mental Relaxation
Beyond general pain alleviation, one of the biggest benefits of massage therapy is stress relief. Massage sessions tend to ease anxieties and clear the clients’ minds, resulting in an overall improvement of their psychological states.
Better Sleep Quality
Over time and with consistent sessions, clients may even develop healthier sleeping patterns. This is usually attributed to how massage therapy sessions can provide relief from backaches and manage restless leg syndrome. That means our clients have an easier time falling – and staying – asleep.
Physical Relaxation
In addition to everything else, massage therapy sessions can also promote better physical relaxation. That means clients should be able to release tension in their muscles with less soreness after they leave their session – a massive relief for many people who are already feeling stiff or sore from overuse of their muscles.
Improve Circulation
Because your therapist will be applying pressure on your muscles, massage therapy sessions help promote better circulation. Increased blood flow to the brain and other vital parts of the body means clients might recover from strenuous physical activity faster, feel clear-headed, or even experience a greater awareness of their bodies afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are massages painful?
Yes, but they shouldn’t be too painful. Because massages involve applying pressure onto your sore muscles, the act of pressing down can cause some discomfort. However, this shouldn’t be so painful that you can’t relax through it.
Let your massage therapist know about your preferred pressure levels, but also be prepared for a certain level of pain.
Do I have to be completely undressed?
There’s no need to be completely undressed. Massage therapy is about your comfort zone, and that means you should only be as undressed as you want.
You can bring a swimsuit, a pair of shorts, or even a tank top to change into based on your comfort level. However, even if nudity isn’t an issue for you, your massage therapist will lay a towel or cloth over the parts of your body that aren’t going to be massaged. After all, the best results come from direct skin-to-skin contact.
Should I eat before my massage?
It’s best to refrain from eating anything but a light snack up to 90 minutes before your scheduled session. Massages direct blood flow all around your body, it may pull blood away from your digestive tract, which can cause discomfort when combined with lying on your stomach.
How often should I get a massage?
While it’s really up to you, we recommend getting a massage at least once a month. If you’re trying to manage a specific condition, you may want to schedule more sessions and then slowly taper off as time goes on. If this is the case, we still recommend coming back every now and then for maintenance sessions.
However, clients that come in for rest and relaxation can schedule sessions as often or as little as they want. There’s no one correct way to approach your massage therapy!
Book Your Massage Therapy Session Now!
Getting a massage from a certified professional can be an excellent way to wind down, unknot your tired muscles, and clear your mind for anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. It can help with a wide array of health conditions with no risk, and it’s easy to squeeze into even the busiest days.
Drop us a message to book your massage therapy session today!