Top 10 Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage involves the skillful manipulation of soft tissues and is one of the most enjoyable and beneficial experiences a person can have. Used since ancient times to alleviate stress and relieve pain, massage offers benefits that extend well beyond these areas. There are many types of massage available, each tailored to specific needs. Here are a few popular options:

• Swedish

• Hot Stone

• Aromatherapy

• Trigger Point

• Sports

• Deep Tissue

Trying different types is a great way to discover what suits you best, as everyone tends to develop their own preferences.

Check out these top 10 ways receiving a massage on a regular basis can have a great impact on your physical and mental health:

1. Better sleep. If you’ve never had a massage before, you’ll be amazed by how well you sleep that night. There’s a lot of speculation on why massage helps your ability to sleep, but there’s no doubt that it does. If you struggle to sleep, get a massage and see for yourself how much it helps.

2. It undoes the damage of sitting all day. A massage might be the most perfect cure for the harm that sitting all day causes to your body. It will help to straighten out your back and neck. Massage will decompress your spine and make you feel years younger. If you spend all day sitting in a chair, a massage is a necessity.

3. Massage is a great relaxer. You’ll never feel more relaxed than you will after a good massage. It seems to squeeze all the stress out of your body and leave you feeling like a sleepy, relaxed teddy bear. We like to call it "massage drunk".

4. It increases white blood cell count. Massage has been shown in numerous medical studies to boost white cell count. It boosts your immune system and reduces the likelihood of becoming sick.

5. Massage enhances focus. Relaxation and focus are related. Massage has the ability to clear your mind and allow you to focus more intently. Those that struggle to focus on a task often find that massage is helpful in this regard.

6. Reduced depression symptoms. Massage increases dopamine production in your brain (the happy hormones), so a regular massage treatment can help to prevent depression. It also reduces the symptoms of depression when you’re feeling down in the dumps. If you've been feeling emotionally under the weather, a massage is worth a try.

7. Enhanced posture. Studies show that massage can help your posture. If you’re prone to slumping or hanging your head forward, massage might be the answer. Many people report feeling taller after a massage. This is the result of better posture.

8. Increased flexibility. Flexibility is primarily a function of nervous tension. Massage helps to lower the amount of tension in the muscle. Enhanced flexibility is the result.

9. Reduced pain. It might be logical to assume that massage would increase pain when you consider that the massage therapist is squeezing, pushing, and pulling on your body. However, the opposite is true. The massage itself could be painful temporarily, but you’ll feel less pain after the massage than before.

10. Increase body awareness. Regular massage helps you to understand your body. When you understand how your body feels, then when something is wrong internally you can recognize it faster. This works physically, emotionally and mentally. If you’ve never had a massage, you’re in for a treat. If you’ve had a massage, why aren’t you having them more often? Massage is a great self-care activity to include in your regular wellness regimen. The therapists at Pure Synergy are fully licensed, insured and experienced to give you the massage that you need and want. Click here to book an appointment today.

P.S. Just please don’t call them masseuses. Unless of course you’re in France, otherwise it’s kind of weird. 🤣