Effects of Single Session Massage
For most people, who have never had any type of body work done before, there are some significant experiences associated with their first massage. One of the main results of a full body massage is a deep feeling of relaxation and well being. Additionally, clients experience:
• Relief from pain due to musculoskeletal injuries, such as sport or work out related muscle trauma;
• Relief from back pain. Acupressure, Pressure Point Massage, or Trigger Point Therapy, are generally more beneficial than a straight Swedish Massage session, since the work is focused on relieving “pain signals”, which trigger pain responses in the brain;
• Reduction in feelings of anxiety;
• Temporary reduction in blood pressure and heart rate;
• Increased clarity of thought, and improved problem solving abilities.
• Immune system stimulation, especially noticed when massage therapy is combined with aroma therapy.
All of these results have been documented by testing of EEG patterns following just single massage treatments;
Effects of Multiple Massage Sessions
As with single massage sessions, there are similar beneficial results. However, with regular, repeated full body massage sessions, these benefits have significant effects on the client’s overall health and wellness. When combined with education, diet, and exercise, massage can totally change a person’s life, and help them have a healthy body, a healthy, alert mind, and a highly functional immune system. At worst, massage therapy helps the person receiving regular massage work to live with a maximum of energy, and a minimal amount of pain and depression.
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