Flexibility Decreases As Our Bodies Age
Posted: January 8th, 2020
How Massage Therapy Helps the Aging Process
It's no secret that with age we have difficulty maintaining our physical condition. We may feel increased aches and pains as well as a decrease in range of motion and muscle tone. But there are certain measures we can take to combat these problems in our aging bodies. Staying active is certainly important. Walking can go a long way toward keeping us fit. But, to combat muscle pains and flexibility specifically, there is perhaps no better method than regular massages.
The benefits of massage therapy are manifold and evident as soon as you try it. Beyond the obvious boosts to your muscles, massages can also reduce anxiety (which in turn improves your physical well-being) and reduce the prevalence of headaches. The concomitant stress relief and increased relaxation will help solve insomnia issues, and the improved night's sleep will have you feeling sharper every day.
But as you'd expect, it's your muscles and tissues that reap the major benefits from regular massage therapy. You can expect to feel a marked improvement in joint inflammation. If you suffer from tissue strains or muscle injuries, the treatment can bring significant relief. And if you suffer from osteoarthritis, a common problem among those of getting on in years, the increase in blood flow from the kneading motion of the massage can ease symptoms and even stop the condition's progression. All of this means that you will feel increased flexibility.
There are several ways to seek out massage therapy. You could find a day spa or reach out to a licensed massage therapist. In any case, be sure to try this remarkable method that can increase muscle flexibility and help keep the aging process as painless as possible.