Massage Therapy is Great for Your Circulation

Posted: November 26th, 2018

So, your long and unending week is finally over and, instead of relief, all you feel after two painkiller caplets is a lingering tension headache, accumulated stress from the week, and tense aching muscles. This is probably not the way you wish to spend your entire weekend. Faced with stressful moments like this, perhaps it is time to consider pampering yourself and unwinding with a head-to-toe massage at a local day spa with a licensed massage therapist.  A day spa is more than just about the cucumber water; in fact, the many services they provide can help you recover your balance and get you back on your feet in under an hour. The proven health benefits of massage therapy that you can receive there include long-term health benefits such as better blood circulation, improved body function, lower blood pressure, and alleviated physical and mental tension. While there are various types of spa treatment aimed to improve circulation such as salt saunas and various types of massages, it is the Swedish massage that is the overwhelmingly popular choice. Swedish massage is specifically designed to improve body fluid circulation to and from large muscle groups. The typical massage session begins with the client lying face down on a comfortable elevated table with a cut out for the face. The massage therapist will then massage the neck, back, arm, and legs with lotion and aromatherapy oils. A typical session lasts 30 to 60 minutes and will target most major muscle groups of the body.  Although the Swedish massage's main benefit is total body relaxation due to better circulation, the result of the improved circulation helps to eliminate mental stress, drains metabolic waste, relieves muscle pain, decreases fatigue, and restoring you back to your normal balanced self. You can now enjoy the rest of your weekend stress-free.