Why Do Muscles Feel Tight?

Posted: December 15th, 2017

What Causes Muscle Tightness? 

If your body is feeling stiff in the morning, then you might sleep in a poor position. Muscle stiffness can occur when your blood isn't circulating properly, leading to excessive lactic acid. Alternatively, working in cold conditions can make you have muscle tightness because your blood flows to your internal organs. In addition, if you have peripheral artery disease or arthritis, then you can also have problems with stiff muscles. 

Visit a Day Spa For a Massage 

It is important to visit a physician to understand why the muscles of your legs, back or arms become stiff, and a diagnosis is possible with an examination. While your physician may prescribe pain relievers or muscle relaxants, you can have side effects from these medications. Ask your physician if visiting a day spa for professional massage therapy is okay for your medical issues. Massage improves circulation throughout your body, helping to relieve chronic muscle tightness. 

Different Types Of Massage Therapy 

While massage improves circulation, it also reduces the pain in your tendons, muscles, and joints, helping you to sleep better at night. With improved sleep quality, your body will start to heal itself by releasing the correct hormones from your lymph glands. A day spa will have a menu that lists the different types of massage therapy, and you can talk to the therapist to determine what type of treatment is best for your stiff muscles. Here are some types of massage to consider for muscle stiffness: · Reflexology – improves circulation in the feet and ankles · Thai – gentle pressure and stretching for the arms or legs · Shiatsu – rotating the limbs and applying pressure to the joints · Swedish – long gliding motions on the legs and arms  Regular massage improves circulation to help reduce your chronic muscle stiffness and pain.