Getting good-quality sleep on a regular basis is essential for both mental and physical health, but all too often good rest eludes us and we’re left feeling lacklustre, low in energy and far less resilient as the days go by.
As such, finding ways to help you boost the chances of you getting good sleep will always be beneficial – and you might be surprised at just how effective massage therapy can be in this regard.
While you may already be aware that massage can help you with the likes of pain and stress relief, as well as promoting a feeling of deep relaxation, improving blood circulation, helping your body to recover post-injury and so on, you might not yet have experienced how good it can be at addressing the issue of insomnia.
It’s thought that because massage helps to increase serotonin production, which is a neurotransmitter that’s also used to produce melatonin, this is what encourages us to slow down and ready ourselves for sleep.
And, of course, if you’re in pain and have found that this is starting to keep you up at night, going for a massage can help you tackle your aches and pains, providing you with the relief you need to fall asleep… and stay that way!
As with anything, consistency is key so you may find that you need to go for regular massages in order to enjoy the sleep-related benefits, but equally you may find that it delivers the results you’re looking for in just a single session.
Swedish massage, in particular, is one of the best to consider if you are having trouble sleeping, as this kind of therapy is well known for leaving people in a deep and profoundly relaxed state, which is just what you need when bedtime is on the approach.
If you’d like to find out more or to book an appointment, get in touch with the Clear Physio team today.
