Today with the hectic lifestyles of so many of us there is sometimes a need to step back and give your body an opportunity to rejuvenate. Pills and potions are not always the answer. A little time-out occasionally is all that the body and mind needs. Put life into perspective and give your body and mind the space to relax and realign itself. Massage aids this process. Loosening up tired and tight limbs and muscles, increasing blood-flow, also relaxing the thought process will do no harm. It can only be beneficial.
Massage can encourage and support the body into a state of well being. It is an ancient form of relaxation. Massage therapy helps us to relax and eases aches and pains. It helps trigger the release of the body’s natural painkillers and gives a sense of contentment.
Some benefits of massage include:
- Enhanced feelings of relaxation and contentment
- Relief from pain. E.g. headaches and backpain
- Improved blood and lymph circulation
- Relieves stress and tension
- Helps with recovery from injury
- Releases endorphins, the body’s natural feel good hormones
- Increased energy levels and feelings of vitality
- A general sense of well being
Contra-indications
Please read the following list and inform the therapist if you have any of the conditions listed.
- Infectious disease
- Raised temperature
- Recent fracture
- Recent scar tissue
- Varicose veins
- Cancer
- Serious cardiac problems
- Broken skin/boils/cuts
- Recent inoculations
- Recent alcohol intake
- Recent heavy meal
- Diabetes
- No recent food intake
- Recent sporting activity
- Recent sauna/steam bath
- Menstruation
- Current medication
- Advanced asthmatic condition
- Hyper/hypothyroidism
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy
- High/low blood pressure
This will help in the selection of massage techniques being used during the massage session.
