You're never too old!

Posted: September 11th, 2015

You're never too old to try something new if it's what you want to do. No one has the right to tell you you're too old. You're never too old to try massage therapy, that's for sure. As a matter of fact, massage is an excellent way to promote relaxation. Daily relaxation techniques are positive things you can do to stay young and healthy. Visit a day spa just once or twice a month for some geriatric massage therapy.  There are many benefits of geriatric massage therapy for senior citizens. The most immediate benefit is decreasing stiffness in the body and reducing inflammation. This type of massage helps with improving blood circulation and posture too. Massage therapyis particularly valuable for the aches and pains associated with growing older. For those citizens who suffer from age-related ailments like arthritis, diabetes or Parkinson, massage can improve the circulation of lymphatic fluid, providing some relief from these problems. Geriatric massage once a week is an effective preventive therapy.   The geriatric massage therapiststarts with helping the patient to passively stretch his or her shoulders, arms, legs, and feet. Softmassagestrokes are then applied to various parts of the body, and the therapist is careful not to press too hard. The therapist may often focus on the back, and the aim is to improve cardiovascular health and circulation.   Massagehelpssenior citizenswith physical and emotional problems connect with other people. This helps them fight feelings of isolation, restlessness, and uselessness that many of the elderly have. Geriatric massage sessions range from 30 minutes to an hour.   Geriatric massageis a growing practice within the field ofMassage Therapy.Most massage therapists can provide geriatric massage by modifying their techniques.