- Reduced muscle tension and pain
- helps relieve muscular tension and tightness
- can reduce neck, shoulder, and lower back discomfort
- may improve comfort and mobility in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain
- can provide temporary relief from exercise pain soreness
2. Reduced stress and anxiety
- promotes relaxation and a sense of well being
- can temporarily relieve anxiety
- may help reduce physiological stress responses
- provides an opportunity to disconnect from everyday demands
3. Improved sleep
- encourages relaxation before bedtime
- may improve perceived sleep quality
- can help people who have difficulty winding down
- may improve sleep indirectly by reducing pain
4. Improved mobility and flexibility
- may improve short term range of motion
- can reduce the sensation of stiffness
- may make movement more comfortable
- can compliment stretching and physical rehabilitation
5. Improved overall sense of well being
- provides regular, intensive time for self-care
- offers positive, non-demanding human touch
- can improve mood and relaxation
- may help people feel more connected to their bodies and less physically overwhelmed
There is something quite valuable in having a massage session lasting an hour or more in which nothing is required of you!
