How many suffer from joint pain and inflammation? Feel stiff and sore? Deal with lack of circulation, feel tired, depressed or have lack of energy, even have trouble sleeping? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the big question is why are you not getting a massage?!?
Getting a massage is a proven way to reduce some of these issues. Because we are living longer and keeping much more active, our muscles, joints and bones will develop forms of stiffness, aches and pains. In addition we start to have limited range of motion or flexibility. Aging brings about many other conditions that affect our bodies, such as osteoporosis arthritis, back pain and reduction in circulation. Massage therapy cannot cure these issues, but it has been proven to alleviate them. A good licensed massage therapist can use techniques that focus on areas of the body to gently get to those muscle contractions or knots, making the muscles feel less stiff with more capability to move.
Feeling down and depressed? Guess what? Getting a massage can actually help improve your mental health. A regular massage can play an important role in boosting moods by providing that much needed contact. Sometimes certain oils or creams used in massage therapy are another form of enhancing mood.
Can’t sleep? Guess what? That’s right a massage can help you sleep better! Massage Therapy has been proven to relax the body, reduce stress and even assist with concentration. When you get a massage, you can throw away your worries or even think about things as you relax, therefore, not having to think about them when you’re ready for sleep.
So now that you realize how good massage can be follow these helpful tips prior to setting up an appointment:
- Always consult your physician and research your massage therapy options.
- Look for a therapist who specializes in working with active agers.
- The words gently or soothing in the types of massage descriptions.
- Always get referrals
- Verify that they are licensed.
The question is not why should I get a massage? The question should be why not get a massage?
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