If you are struggling with stress or pain, a massage may be just what you need. Seeing a massage therapy specialist can be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to reducing your stress and alleviating muscle and other pain. Whether you are getting a therapeutic massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage or some other form of massage, there are many benefits to seeing a massage therapist.
One of the main benefits of a massage is a reduction in pain. According to surveys, 92% of people believe that massages are effective in reducing pain. When you have muscle aches and pains you often seek release by trying to massage the area, so it just makes sense that a professional massage therapy specialist would be able to provide you with the same kind of relief. Massage actually often is prescribed by health professionals such as doctors and chiropractors as a treatment for pain and other conditions. More than half of people who had massages in a one-year period from July 2013 to July 2014 said they did so for pain management, physical rehabilitation or some other health-related reason. Further, nearly a quarter of people said they received a referral to massage specialist from their chiropractor at least several times a year.
Massage also is known to help with reducing stress. Many people visit a massage therapy specialist not for a medical massage but simply to feel better and help release both mental and physical stress. Approximately 23% of people surveyed said they had a massage for relaxation or stress relief. Relieving stress has been shown to help people relax, sleep better and improve their overall health.
Massage has been shown in some cases to help improve medical conditions and to reduce the occurrence of health risks. For example, a study in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that massage therapy could reduce blood pressure and that the effects lasted for as long as three days after the massage.
These and other benefits are reasons to consider massage. A licensed massage therapy specialist can help you reduce your stress levels and also feel better. Massage sessions usually last anywhere from 15 yo 90 minutes, which is not a lot of time to dedicate once a week to your well being.