Massage Makes a Difference

There is not a single person who could not benefit in some way from massage. Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster internally and externally, than high stress.

We handle the stress of our daily activities differently. Good stress comes from positive activities and exercise, which help us to preform better in all aspects of our lives. Bad stress overloads us so that we feel unable to deal with the tasks at hand.

Bad stress can break down the body and affect your immune system, causing issues throughout the entire body. Therapeutic massage is a proven technique for managing stress, as is a good exercise program. Other ways to improve your ability to deal with stress include eating a healthy diet and staying thoroughly hydrated to help your body operate at its optimum.

Massage therapy is an effective tool for managing stress that leads to:

• Decreased anxiety.
• Enhanced sleep quality.
• Greater energy.
• Improved concentration.
• Increased circulation.
• Reduced fatigue.

Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Focused bodywork can:

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
• Ease medication dependence.
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen depression and anxiety.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
• Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
• Reduce spasms and cramping.
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
• Relieve migraine pain.
• And much more.

Let Brian K. Carren LMT, CPT Studio help you reduce stress and achieve better body balance with our therapeutic massage and fitness training. Call us at 727-269-8066 to schedule your appointment today!

 

 

Surprising benefits of a neck and shoulder massage

Brian Carren a.k.a. BKC 06/26/2020 There’s no reason to feel guilty indulging in a massage treatment. In fact, you have many reasons why you need to book a session right now. Studies have shown important physical, mental and emotional benefits from this relaxing therapy.

Most of our daily activities, such as writing, typing on the computer and driving, can cause stress on the body. In particular, our shoulders tend to raise and tighten up when we our busy doing our work.

Applying pressure on the soft tissue around your neck, shoulders and back reduces muscular tension and ease day-to-day stress. These parts are constantly holding up our body, no wonder why they feel tense!

Here are some key benefits to getting neck and shoulder massages that aren’t just to do with relaxation:

 

Recovery of muscle soreness.

Massaging on sore areas of the body encourages increased blood flow and oxygen which helps soothes pain and reduces inflammation. Think of massages as a natural painkiller! After a massage your range of motion will also improve due to the removal of build-up lactic acid which causes stiffness in muscles.

Helps reduce migraines.

Massages are a natural alternative, without side effects, that helps headaches and migraine pain. It promotes relieving muscle spasms and helps better blood circulation which reduces pressure in the head. A study found that patients with ongoing migraines experienced a dramatic reduce in headache pain with neck and shoulder massage treatment.

Reduces stress and anxiety.

Not only your body will benefit from massages but your mood elevates too! We carry anxiety symptoms in our shoulders, back and neck. Studies found an increase in serotonin and dopamine levels in participants who had massage treatments. When our body is relaxed, so is our nervous system. Our heart rate lowers and so does our breathing, massages are a useful way to realign your body. Companies like Google offer their employees regular massage treatments because it lessens employee stress which improves overall job satisfaction.

Strengthens immune system.

If you find yourself not catching a cold after repetitive treatments, you might have to thank your masseuse for that. Participants who took part in a study which consisted of one to two massages a week had an increase of white blood cells and lymphocytes, which are vital for fighting off illnesses and infections.

It is has been shown what the overuse and repetition of over-working our bodies does to our general health. Did you start to feel that slight niggle in your back as you read this? Visit our studio on Thursdays for our Therapist who specializes in a neck and shoulders massage. To book an appointment, contact BKC Massage & Fitness

 

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