There are lots of different treatments available these days to help you address various ailments and complaints, but one of the most effective has to be massage therapy, a practice that has been around for thousands of years… testament to just how good it is at helping us mentally, physically and emotionally.
To help you decide if massage is the right avenue for you at the moment, here are just a few conditions that the therapy can be successful at treating. If you have any further questions or need any further advice, get in touch with the Clear Physio team today.
Sports injuries
You can help address injuries and reduce the risk of onset by going for a massage, which can improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, improve range of motion and increase blood circulation. This helps to reduce the chances of strains, sprains, tears and so on.
Insomnia
If you’re struggling to sleep, massage can help you relax by stimulating the vagus nerve, loosening tension and stiffness in the body, and by increasing serotonin and melatonin production, which helps us slow down and get ready for sleep.
Anxiety/depression
It’s not just physical issues that massage can help with… you may find it effective if you’re struggling with anxiety and depression, as well.
Massage therapy can relieve stress by increasing relaxation, lowering the heart rate and releasing feel-good hormones like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins. Once your stress levels are down, you may find that your feelings of anxiety and depression decrease in line with this.
Chronic pain
Living with chronic pain can be incredibly difficult, but regular massages can help decrease symptoms of pain by increasing blood circulation, decreasing muscle tension, disrupting the pain cycle and releasing endorphins. It can also help improve range of motion and improve recovery times by stimulating the body’s self-healing processes.
