Have Great Massage Therapy Expectations
Posted: January 9th, 2019
What to Expect After a Massage
When massage therapy is delivered by a licensed massage therapist, it can work wonders for your body. Getting regular massages is an integral part of healthy living. Some spa treatments incorporate elements of massage therapy into their routines because of the amazing health and wellness benefits massage offers. Whether you go to a day spa or have a licensed massage therapist make a house call, it won't take long to feel the benefits post-massage. So, what are the benefits of getting a massage?
The first thing you will likely notice a change in is your stress level. When you experience stress in your day-to-day life, your muscles tense up each time you experience a response to stress. Over time, our busy lives can leave us with tired and tense muscles, even if we aren't doing any heavy lifting. Massage therapists know the proper techniques to help ease your tense muscles, often incorporating aroma and sound therapy to send your levels of stress plummeting.
The next benefit you will notice is that you will have increased movement and range of motion. One of the main ways massage does this is that getting a massage causes your muscles to feel less tired. While you may feel like nodding off after a great massage, you will wake up with much greater freedom and flexibility. Massage also gets your body's natural lubricants pumping to keep you flexible.
Last, your sleep habits will no doubt improve with regular massage. By reducing stress and anxiety, you are well on your way to having more restful nights of sleep. Massages increase serotonin, which in turn up levels of melatonin and put your circadian rhythm back on track. Once your sleep is regulated, you can take on just about anything. Massage is just one more way to tap into your full potential.