If I were to tell you some of the most bizarre massage stories as if they were fact, you probably wouldn't believe a single word of it. But in fact, massage can help you in a variety of ways that can enhance your life.
Most people are unfamiliar with the benefits of massage so let's break a few of them down.
1. Muscle tension - Most people have tensed up muscles from injuries, stress, or just everyday work. Massaging the tensed muscles gives them a bit of a stretch. After the massage is completely you will feel the weight of the tension released.
2. Improves circulation - By pressing and massaging the muscles, you are also displacing blood temporarily. When released, more blood seeps back in to that spot. This action over and over again has been shown to stagnant blood moving again.
3. Promotes healing - This falls in line with blood circulation. The better circulation you have at an injury, the more it helps remove toxins and other damaged cells. This promotes the healing process to happen much faster. But this doesn't mean you should massage a broken leg or swollen ankle. You should leave this up to the professionals to decide.
4. Relaxation - A massage can leave you feeling relaxed at the end of it, and for some, during the massage. While you are in a relaxed state your body functions better and your mind is able to think clearer. Sometimes I wonder why we don't have massages every day.
Massages aren't just for women or for the rich and famous. They are for anyone who wants to feel good and improve their body's state.
