Ok, so it’s been awhile since you last treated yourself to a massage. If one or more of these signs relate to you, it may be time to schedule your next appointment. We’ve created a list of some warning signs that you may be overdue for a massage.
1. You’re Experiencing Frequent Headaches
Tension headaches, the most common form of headaches, occur mostly due to muscle tension in the muscles surrounding your head, shoulders and neck. Anxiety, lack of sleep, stress, and poor posture are also contributing factors of tension headaches. These headaches can range from mild to moderate in level of pain, but chronic headaches are sometimes associated with an increase in severity. Massage therapy can be an effective form of treatment for tension headaches, as the massage therapist focuses on releasing tension in these muscle groups.
2. You’re Stressed, Irritable, or Both
Irritability is often linked to stress, in addition to being influenced by other factors, both physical (such as pain) or environmental (such as a tense work environment). When not addressed properly, stress can have an affect on your relationships, work performance, physical health and overall quality of life. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) states massage therapy can be effective for stress relief. This supports findings in various research studies that state that massage therapy can decrease heart rate, blood pressure and the stress hormone called cortisol.
3. You’re Having Trouble Sleeping
Sleep is extremely important in maintaining both your physical and mental health. Chronic lack of restful sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate or use critical thinking. Lack of sleep can also weaken your immune system, increase weight gain and increase your risk of serious health problems. Research demonstrates that massage therapy can help people experiencing sleep difficulty by providing pain relief, reducing stress and aiding in relaxation.
4. You’re Experiencing Muscle or Joint Pain
Pain and chronic pain can have a serious effect on your overall quality of life. Massage and deep tissue massage can bring relief to people with pain, which could be due to injury, long-term muscle tension, and poor posture, all of which can cause scar tissue over time. Deep tissue massage therapy releases this tension and increases blood flow, which in turn leads to greater mobility and pain reduction. Research has shown that massage can be effective in treating ailments such as low back pain, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis and more.
5. It Has Been a Long Time Since Your Last Massage
Massage therapy is most effective when received on a regular basis. If you have chronic pain, or a specific concern you want to address, massage therapy on a weekly basis would be most effective. For overall wellness and maintenance, massage therapy once or twice per month would be beneficial. You don’t need to receive weekly massages forever, discuss with your massage therapist when you feel like your condition has improved. If it has been 6 months since your last month, you are probably way overdue.
If you live in the Jacksonville, FL area and believe you are overdue for a massage. Visit our website www.holisticbodyworksmassage.com or call us at 904-874-8413 to schedule an appointment.
1. You’re Experiencing Frequent Headaches
Tension headaches, the most common form of headaches, occur mostly due to muscle tension in the muscles surrounding your head, shoulders and neck. Anxiety, lack of sleep, stress, and poor posture are also contributing factors of tension headaches. These headaches can range from mild to moderate in level of pain, but chronic headaches are sometimes associated with an increase in severity. Massage therapy can be an effective form of treatment for tension headaches, as the massage therapist focuses on releasing tension in these muscle groups.
2. You’re Stressed, Irritable, or Both
Irritability is often linked to stress, in addition to being influenced by other factors, both physical (such as pain) or environmental (such as a tense work environment). When not addressed properly, stress can have an affect on your relationships, work performance, physical health and overall quality of life. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) states massage therapy can be effective for stress relief. This supports findings in various research studies that state that massage therapy can decrease heart rate, blood pressure and the stress hormone called cortisol.
3. You’re Having Trouble Sleeping
Sleep is extremely important in maintaining both your physical and mental health. Chronic lack of restful sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate or use critical thinking. Lack of sleep can also weaken your immune system, increase weight gain and increase your risk of serious health problems. Research demonstrates that massage therapy can help people experiencing sleep difficulty by providing pain relief, reducing stress and aiding in relaxation.
4. You’re Experiencing Muscle or Joint Pain
Pain and chronic pain can have a serious effect on your overall quality of life. Massage and deep tissue massage can bring relief to people with pain, which could be due to injury, long-term muscle tension, and poor posture, all of which can cause scar tissue over time. Deep tissue massage therapy releases this tension and increases blood flow, which in turn leads to greater mobility and pain reduction. Research has shown that massage can be effective in treating ailments such as low back pain, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis and more.
5. It Has Been a Long Time Since Your Last Massage
Massage therapy is most effective when received on a regular basis. If you have chronic pain, or a specific concern you want to address, massage therapy on a weekly basis would be most effective. For overall wellness and maintenance, massage therapy once or twice per month would be beneficial. You don’t need to receive weekly massages forever, discuss with your massage therapist when you feel like your condition has improved. If it has been 6 months since your last month, you are probably way overdue.
If you live in the Jacksonville, FL area and believe you are overdue for a massage. Visit our website www.holisticbodyworksmassage.com or call us at 904-874-8413 to schedule an appointment.
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