Soothe Those Dreadful Hot Flashes with Massage Therapy

Posted: September 10th, 2018

What are Hot Flashes? 

Hot flashes are feelings of intense warmth over the chest, neck, and face. You may feel as though you are blushing. You may also sweat because your body is trying to get rid of the heat.  It is common for women who are going through menopause to get a hot flash. However, menopause is not the only cause of hot flashes. This condition can be caused by an overactive thyroid, spicy foods, caffeine, tumors, and alcohol.  Many people also suffer from other symptoms along with the hot flashes. Some of the symptoms include rapid heartbeat, red, blotched skin, and chills. The symptoms can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. In some cases, the symptoms last for a week or longer.  Women who are going through menopause may experience the symptoms for several years. In fact, some women will have the symptoms for up to 10 years. 

Alleviate Hot Flashes With a Swedish Massage 

If you are having hot flashes, then a licensed massage therapist can help you. A trip to the day spa can make you feel better instantly. Stress is one of the things that can worsen hot flashes. Massage therapy can alleviate your stress, which can help you get rid of your hot flashes. Many massage therapists also use essential oils, which is another remedy that can be used to alleviate stress.  There have also been studies done to show that seeing a licensed massage therapist can help get rid of stress and help with hot flashes. A massage not only alleviates the hot flashes, but it can also alleviate other menopausal symptoms. This includes sleeping problems, hot flashes, and anxiety.