With Christmas nearing and stress levels rising, we all need a few ways to stop the clock a little and relaxxxxxx! One fabulous way to relax is by massage. Did you know that massage isn't just for muscle pain? It can boost your immunity and help with high blood pressure!
Here are 5 surprising benefits of massage that you may not know!
1. Pick Your Spot.
You don't have to massage the part of the body that hurts most. Massage creates chemical changes that reduce pain and stress throughout the body. One way it does this is by reducing a brain chemical that is related to pain.
2. De-Stress, Stay Healthy.
Massage may boost immunity. Cortisol is a hormone in your saliva which is produced when you are stressed and kills cells important for immunity. So massage reduces your stress levels and hence the cortisol in your body, it may help you avoid getting a cold or another illness while under stress.
3. Blood Pressure Benefits:
Massage reduces hypertension, suggests a good deal of research. This may be because it stimulates pressure receptors that prompt action from the vagus nerve, one of the nerves that emerges from the brain.
4. Technique Tactics:
There's little evidence to support one kind of massage over another so don't worry about whether you book in for Shiatsu, Swedish or some other technique. The key is to have a pressure firm enough to make a temporary indentation in the skin.
5. Self Help.
You can massage yourself. If you're in danger of developing inflamed nerves in your hands or arms from repetitive movements (like typing on a keyboard, or even gripping a steering wheel for hours at a time) try massaging your arms for 15 minutes a day. Stroke from the wrist to the elbow and back down on both sides of the forehand.
Whoa! Who would have thought there was so much more to it!
What are you waiting for? Book your massage today and get healthy from the inside out before Christmas. Our Stefan Concept salon offers 30 minute, 40 minute and 60 minute massages starting from just $49.00, so do a little bit of pre-Christmas spoiling and treat yourself to one!
VISIT OUR CONCEPT SALON:
23 MANNING STREET, WEST END, BRISBANE 4101
PH: 3840 0023
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