Massage can be used for relaxation, stimulation or rehabilitation of the whole body, or just part of it.
Although all too often we only ever treat ourselves to massage when our bodies are exhausted and we have over exerted ourselves and we are feeling burnt out...
Massage is a technique derived from many cultures, used for various reasons; comfort, touch, communication and a safe non threatening natural therapy, whatever the reason,the power of touch is of real benefit and can heal the mind body and soul....So by treating ourselves to regular massage treatments and experiencing all the various types of therapies available is of true benefit to our well being.
There are so many benefits to a massage treatment, and if added to our routine of body maintenance it can help us in so many ways, the real pick you up treatment, the buzz and the healing and nurturing effects of a good massage are so beneficial...
Soothing- for most of us we hold and retain all the everyday stress we encounter and the soothing touch of massage when applied to the body can reduce stress and improve our general well being. A massage therapy that combines a soothing touch when applied with oils and creams can simply smooth away all our stress and lift our mood.
Comforting – the power of touch is so comforting, from all ages we all appreciate the comfort gained from touch, as children when we fell and hurt ourselves the gentle touch from our parents comforted us and “ massaged “ away the pain and discomfort... even animals licking their wounds and healing the pain...never under estimate the comfort of touch. When we are upset and anxious, following bereavement or relationship stress and anxiety, massage therapies can comfort us and leave us feeling safe and secure. It’s a natural therapy and the power of touch can be the strongest non-invasive therapy.
Physiological – In addition to all the psychological benefits of massage there are all the true physical benefits...massage can improve the circulation, remove dead skin cells, remove toxins improving the lymphatic system , and encourage better breathing and all of these benefits can be achieved through regular body massage treatments.
Clients all enjoy different types of massage, with so many to choose from and all of these treatments offering their own benefit.
Some of the more gentle therapies such as aromatherapy massage, or lymphatic massage can improve the circulation, remove toxins and combined with the essential oils can soothe, uplift, energise, relax or stimulate.
Stronger massage therapies like deep tissue or sport massage is beneficial for releasing the tension in the muscle and for restoring the balance. After any sports injury the massage therapy will improve the muscle flexibility and reduce swelling and assist the body to recover and repair the injury that has been sustained.
So there are real benefits to massage treatments, and more and more clients are seeing the improvement in their well being, the improved sleep patterns, reduction in stress, and better muscular structure.
If you have never experienced massage it’s not too late... There are therapists that can visit your home; there are therapists that work from health clubs, spas or a home studio. Whatever type of massage treatment you want, if you feel more comfortable with a male or a female therapist, even speak to your friends, often first timers feel more comfortable with a therapist that has been recommended to them... Book a treatment and see the benefits for yourself and experience the power of touch.
Jack Dunn - JD Spa Therapies- London Male Grooming Therapist