{"id":22724,"date":"2016-01-14T21:25:07","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T20:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/?p=22724"},"modified":"2016-06-16T14:41:05","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T13:41:05","slug":"8-health-benefits-of-a-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/8-health-benefits-of-a-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"8 HEALTH BENEFITS OF A MASSAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Think of a massage as a medicine that can trigger loads of health benefits. If you don\u2019t have the funds to book time with a pro masseuse, convince your partner to give a good massage regularly so you don\u2019t miss out on all the amazing health benefits of a massage.<\/p>\n

Check out the health benefits of a massage below<\/p>\n

1. HELPS YOU SLEEP BETTER<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

You’re more likely to fall asleep and get quality rest after a good massage because massage reduces muscle tension, calms your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and eases stress. So if you are having issues with getting a good sleep, try getting a good massage.<\/p>\n

2. MUSCLE RECOVERY<\/b><\/p>\n

A good massage helps your muscle recover fast. After a strenuous workout, a good massage will reduce inflammation and help your muscles recover faster. Just 10 minutes of massage is all you need after a strenuous work to reduce inflammation and ensure your muscles recover faster.<\/p>\n

3. BOOST YOUR MOOD<\/b><\/p>\n

A good massage can help you overcome a bad mood; think of a massage as an antidepressant.\u00a0During a massage, your body produces higher amounts of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a natural mood booster which helps you overcome a bad mood.<\/p>\n

4. BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM<\/b><\/p>\n

Massage has also been found to help increase levels of immune-boosting cells, helping you ward off colds and infections. Getting a good massage always also reduces your chances of getting sick by reducing stress levels.<\/p>\n

5. RELIEVES YOU OF HEADACHE<\/b><\/p>\n

A research published the\u00a0American Journal of Public Health<\/em>\u00a0<\/i>found that massaging the head and neck weekly reduces the frequency and duration of tension headaches.<\/p>\n

6. RELIEVES LOWER BACK PAIN<\/b><\/p>\n

Try getting a massage if you are having problems with lower back pain. According to a 2011 research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, getting a massage at least once a week helps relieve lower back pain.<\/em><\/p>\n

7. REDUCE STRESS<\/b><\/p>\n

Getting a good massage will help you reduce stress because massage decreases production of the stress hormone cortisol. According to a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, getting a good massage drops the levels of cortisol while also increasing the level of <\/em>oxytocin.<\/p>\n

8. HELPS RELIEVE CONSTIPATION<\/b><\/p>\n

According to a 2014 study published in the\u00a0Journal of General Internal Medicine, getting a massage around the <\/em>perineum relieves constipation. The researchers reported people who massaged the perineum reported improved bowel function and softer stools.<\/p>\n

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