Health Benefits Getting Massages
Our friend over at well-beingsecrets.com wrote a great article on the health benefits getting massages, however not only did she tell us about the benefits but also included 31 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Massage. We know massages are great for you but don’t take our word for it. You can go over there and read for yourself. Below you can see the 31 reasons and links to their explanations.
- Helps Relieve Low-back Pain
- Reduces Anxiety
- Alleviates Symptoms of Depression
- Relieves Stress
- Improves Sleep
- Reduces Inflammation
- Relieves Muscle Tension
- Enhances Exercise Performance
- Boosts Immune System
- Relieves Headaches
- Helps Cancer Treatments
- Reduces the Effects of Dementia
- Relieves Postoperative Pain
- Helps Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain
- Improves Cardiovascular Health
- Reduces Pain of Osteoarthritis
- Alleviates Joint Replacement Pain
- Relieves Neck Pain
- Decreases Arthritis Pain
- Improves Quality of Life in Older Adults
- Promotes Relaxation
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Alleviates Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Increases Range of Motion
- Improves Quality of Life in Palliative and Hospice Care
- Relieves Nausea
- Regulates Hormone Levels
- Helps Treat Digestive Disorders
- Improves Brainpower
- Eases Symptoms of Asthma
- Improves Pregnancy
- Conclusion
I was amazed to learn that massages can actually help boost your immune system. My mother has always been a bit vulnerable to illness, and I was wondering how she could help improve her immune system. We’ll have to look around our area for a good massage professional, so that she can start enjoying the benefits of an overall healthy body.
I had no idea that getting a massage had this many benefits. It’s pretty great that it can relieve stress and anxiety, and also help with depression. My dad has depression because of his stress, so he really needs to try this out.