If you find you are struggling with your new routine and do not find it beneficial, then it’s time to change it up.
In general, our lifestyles can be quite stressful, especially if you don’t prioritize yourself. If you are looking for something to help balance your stress levels and overall mental health, Massage Therapy may be the answer for you. It is just about common knowledge that a massage can help with physical aches and pains. What is not as widely known is that massage can help with many aspects of your mental health.
The Mayo Clinic, one of the most trusted medical sources, says massage therapy is considered part of integrative medicine and increasingly being offered for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.
Benefits of massage therapy can include:Â
- Reducing stress and increasing relaxation
- Reducing pain, plus muscle soreness and tension
- Improving circulation energy and alertness
- Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
- Improving immune function
There are several different modalities and techniques that massage therapists use to help with your self care—otherwise known as your healthcare! Relaxation can be achieved easily with traditional Swedish massage, and Deep Tissue and PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) are used when you are looking for more physical improvements. PNF is a stretching technique used to increase range of motion and flexibility.
If you’d like the benefits of massage therapy and need guidance in choosing which modality is best for you, come see our highly-trained massage therapists at Thrive. We are here to create the perfect session for the healing you need.
