Getting a professional massage can be very relaxing, but did you know that they can benefit your health too? Regular massage therapy can help people have more well-rounded physical health while improving other aspects of our lives that we often take for granted. Facial, body, and massage services from The Skin Institute in St. George, UT can help you feel more relaxed and reduce constant pain.
Different Types Of Massage
The type of massage you get can affect the benefits that you receive. The Skin Institute offers multiple types of massage and body treatments to help patients with all kinds of health or mental struggles.
Some common types of massage include:
- Swedish Massage
- Thai Yoga
- Medi-Cupping Therapy
- Hot & Cold Stone Massage
- Endermologie
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Prenatal Massage
- Reflexology
1- Reduce Chronic Pain And Headaches
When proper massage techniques are used, they can help reduce pain in patients with muscle aches, headaches, or chronic conditions. While massage won’t cure you of these ailments, it can reduce the pain you deal with during strenuous activities. Massage helps improve blood circulation and releases endorphins into your bloodstream, which act as a natural pain killer.
Regular massages, even from a partner or family member at home, can help ease stiff muscles and improve blood flow after laying down or sitting for long periods of time. Utilizing massage techniques can be beneficial for anyone of any activity level.
2- Boost Your Mood
The endorphins released during massage can provide multiple benefits to the body and brain. Endorphins help signal the brain to be “happier” or livelier. These chemicals can help boost your mood and give you more energy. Relaxation during massage can also help limit your body’s flight-or-fight response, thus lowering your stress level.
Our body’s parasympathetic system and nervous system are connected, so regular activities can be stressful when you are tense or in pain. Regular massage therapy can help release all of this tension while helping your body respond better to stress in the future.
3- Improve Sleep Quality
Stress can impact your quality of sleep. Limiting tension, stress, and pain in the body will help you to fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. Massage therapy helps those with insomnia or other sleep disturbances to help improve their overall sleep quality.
4- Improves Joint Mobility
Massage targets the lymphatic system and blood flow throughout the body, which are both instrumental in your joint movement. Loosening tight muscles, helping to heal soft tissue injuries, and providing more lubrication for joints can help people of all ages. Joint mobility is especially important for the elderly or those with strenuous jobs. Regular massage therapy will improve range of motion and flexibility.
5- Enhance Exercise Performance
When all of these above benefits are working together, your body will be better able to handle exercise. Massage therapy helps to prevent serious injury and improve your muscle-building techniques. Improved circulation helps to provide more oxygen to your muscles during a workout. Proper massage techniques can help improve mobility and help athletes become more agile. For those who have been injured during a sport or workout, massage therapy can be part of your rehabilitation routine to reduce scar tissue and decrease healing time.
6- Lower Blood Pressure
Improving circulation and blood flow can also help lower your blood pressure. Depending on the type of massage, your blood pressure can be improved or regulated. Lowering stress hormones and aligning your nervous system with your brain can help improve many chronic conditions.
Regular Massage Therapy From The Skin Institute
Many estheticians also take special courses to provide massage to their clients. Whether you are getting a facial, body treatment, or other service from our team, small massage techniques can be implemented. Regular massage therapy can provide you with more well-rounded health and is overall a relaxing service that everyone deserves.
Whether you have never had a massage or want to have one more routinely, The Skin Institute can help. Want to learn more about massage therapy, check out more of our blogs or reach out to us at (435) 429-2200.
