Holistic Massage therapy has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, reduce stress and relieve muscle tension. However, the benefits of a massage therapy extends far beyond just feeling good.
In fact, massage therapy can have a positive impact on many systems within the body, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulation, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and even the female reproductive system.
The skeletal system: Bone is affected indirectly by massage by reducing joint stiffness and pain. Improved circulation brings more oxygen and nutrients to the bones. As the muscles become more flexible and joint movement increases, bones benefit as well.
The muscular system: Massage movements may relax and stretch muscles, reducing muscular tension and cramp. Massage also makes muscles more flexible by reducing muscle tone. Muscles tired by exercise are more quickly restored by massage than by rest.
The nervous system: Nervous irritability and stress-related conditions such as insomnia and tension headaches receive relief from soothing massage. When used for energetic stimulation, massage relieves lethargy and fatigue.
Circulation system: Massage improves the flow of blood, which helps poor circulation.
Lymphatic system: The lymphatic system is stimulated by gentle massage, which aids the body in the removal of built-up waste products. Additionally, the immune system receives an extra boost as the relaxing benefits of massage relieve stress in the body.
Respiratory system: As you fall into relaxation, respiration may become slower and deeper which means you are using your diaphragm for breathing, requiring less energy. Massage can also address chest congestion with the use of cupping movements over the base of the lungs to provide relief.
Digestive system: Massage aids relaxation which can help increase the movement of food and waste products through the digestive system, thus creating a balancing effect on the digestive system.
Urinary system: As waste products are released during massage, they find their way to the kidneys where they may be filtered out and eliminated.
Female reproductive system: The relaxing effects of massage can alleviate menstrual problems such as period pains and PMS, as well as menopausal symptoms.
How Massage Therapy Benefits Workout Recovery
- Increases Circulation. Massage therapy increases blood flow. …
- Improves Range of Motion and Flexibility. …
- Reduces Inflammation, Decreases Pain, Helps Build Muscle. …
- Promotes Relaxation, Improves Sleep.
Are massages good for people who work out?
Receiving a massage post workout has many benefits for people participating in regular exercise. The benefits of receiving a massage after exercise include preventing delayed onset muscle soreness, decreasing pain and improving recovery. Massage helps after exercise to prevent DOMS.
What kind of massage is good for people who Work out?
Deep Tissue Massage Is Helpful After the Gym
It’s good for chronic muscle strains, as it focuses on relieving tension in the deeper layers of muscle tissue, as well as the tendons and the fascia (fascia protects the joints, muscles, and bones).
What is the best massage to get after working out?
The best types of massage to improve recovery post-workout include a combination of sports massage, remedial, deep tissue and relaxation massage. Including these massage types in your post-workout routine will help to relieve pain and muscle tension, as well as provide therapeutic benefits to the mind.
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