By Adriana Pada, holistic therapist, Med Spa, The Clinic
Massage is a method of assessment and manual treatment of those parts of the human body that present any ailment or are likely to present any, with the aim of reducing pain, reducing or eliminating muscle tension, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and providing relief from stress, anxiety, and day-to-day tensions.
The relaxing massage’s main function is to improve well-being in the person, seeking to increase production of endorphins in the body, relieve tension, and achieve a state of mind of relaxation by prioritizing manipulations and gentle passes over sudden and strong movements, more reserved for therapeutic massage or decontracting.
Help reduce back and headache pain
The relaxing massage stimulates blood circulation, helping to relax the muscles and discharge the tension that builds up in them. This benefit allows alleviating the pain that is in the back and head due to tension, in addition to combating bodily stiffness.
Our stress levels decrease
Among the benefits of relaxing massage is its power to offer a state of deep tranquility thanks to the decrease in the levels of the hormone cortisol in the organism.
Reduce blood pressure and improve circulation
Massages activate the circulatory system, which allows the entire human body to get more oxygen. By activating the circulation, the pressure is reduced, and inflammation of the extremities caused by vascular problems, like varicose veins, is improved. If that were not enough, we must remember that the blood composition nourishes the skin; therefore, the better the blood circulates throughout the body, the better your skin will look. A more hydrated and healthy tissue is possible with a relaxing massage.
Fight anxiety and depression
It is proven, after a relaxing massage, that the person feels renewed inside and out. And it is because this therapy stimulates the secretion of the hormone serotonin, the substance responsible for keeping people’s mood in balance. Therefore, when you get a relaxing massage, you will not only leave happy but also fight symptoms of anxiety almost instantaneously.
They favor the elimination of toxins
The body has different filters such as the kidneys, liver, and lymph nodes to dispose of accumulated toxins in the body. The circulatory system is responsible for helping these filters transport toxins so they can be disposed of.
Activation of circulation through manual massage helps to detoxify the body more effectively; for this reason, more and more people are going to aesthetic centers with the aim of performing a lymphatic drainage.
Reduce muscle tension and promote flexibility
Stress, worries, a sedentary life of sitting for many hours of the day, cause muscle tension and pain. A relaxing massage is the best option to alleviate these symptoms, prevent contractures, and enable movement without discomfort or complications.
The most common massages are those where the hands are used, but there are others that use hot stones or suction cups, which can enrich the experience.
