Friday, February 8, 2013

How Massage Can Help Reduce Stress and Prevent Injury


Massage is so essential for overall wellness in the body. Prevention is the key here! So rather than wait until you are experiencing the pain and discomfort of injury or you feel the overwhelming stress build up in your body, use massage to reduce stress and prevent injury.

Why consider regular massage:

- Reduces muscle tension
- Improves circulation
- Stimulation of lymphatic system and helps to eliminate toxins
- Boosts immune system
- Reduction of stress hormones
- Deeply relaxes the body and mind
- Reduces anxiety and depression
- Improves skin tone
- Improves concentration and alertness

Types of Massage:

Harmony Massage - Deep relaxation, using form pressure if required. Fall into a beautiful healing space of gentleness and nurturing.

Oriental Bodywork - Use of Chinese medicine techniques such as needling, cupping, spooning and acupuncture massage.

Remedial Massage - More clinical if experiencing a particular locomotor system problem. Using deep tissue and remedial techniques.

Pregnancy massage - As a woman moves through her pregnancy, she can experience changes in the body and stress on some areas that can cause discomfort. Ensures the utmost comfort for pregnant women, so that they can experience a treatment that nurtures and relaxes, whilst also tending to any problem areas. Regular massage throughout pregnancy can provide so many benefits, including:

  • Relaxation and stress reduction

  • Relief from muscle cramps and spasms and any other discomfort.

  • Increases blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling.

  • Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.

  • Improves outcome of labor and can ease labor pain.

  • improves skin tone throughout pregnancy

  • Provides physical and emotional support

Post-natal Massage - Post natal massage is so valuable. Not only is it a chance for the new mother to have some time out to relax, nurture and gather herself but it is also great for helping to reduce any stresses, provide support and release tension from any areas that may be causing discomfort from breastfeeding.

'Mother Roasting' - This is an ancient treatment practiced by many different cultures in slightly varied ways. Usually performed 2 weeks after the birth, 'Mother Roasting' is a process of warming the womb and the body to aid recovery.

'In Malaysia, the mother is given a massage a week or so after giving birth, with a special stone that is heated on the fire, wrapped in a cloth and placed on the abdomen. In South East Asia, new mothers are encouraged to sit next to the open fire. in Thailand, newly delivered women are sometimes placed in a special bed above a fire.'

Use of a Chinese Medicine technique called "Moxbustion", along with specific healing massage, warm oils and towels and warm wheat packs is a popular practise to aid recovery, restore energy and support the liver, kidney and digestive systems. This treatment is beautifully nourishing for the qi and blood in a new mothers body, which is so beneficial and needed.It is believed that it stimulates blood-flow in the pelvic area and uterus. It militates against cold and dampness in the body and can serve to turn breech babies.

This treatment is really the perfect gift if you want to give something nurturing and rejuvenating for a new mother.

Where to go for Massage service:

Consider your local massage centers. Pick a convenient time, may be after work. Do not forget to make appointment through online or on phone. check the massage therapist's profile if he/she is a qualified professional. Check the accreditation authority's directory for registered practitioner's list for your locality. You should also consider personal reference from your friends and family since they can share you with personal experience.

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