When the benefits of massage were not well known, many people were hesitant about it: due to modesty, fearing physical contact with others, or out of caution, fearing potential negative effects on their back or spine. But that was before. Now that the numerous virtues of this physical therapy are well established, massage has become significantly widespread. There are now professional massage therapists as well as specialized centers almost everywhere.
A valuable anti-stress tool
Over the past few years, the practice of massage has managed to carve its way into alternative medicine practices, contributing positively to well-being. Thus, if more and more people are now relying on it, it is also and primarily because massage has become the realm of trained professionals who use various techniques, as well as a variety of products, to enrich the sessions. Among the products they use are those containing CBD crystals, as well as essential oils made from lavender, dill, mint, camphorated rosemary, etc.
Thanks to these products, and as many testimonials prove, massage produces numerous benefits, particularly in terms of stress reduction. Generally speaking, the anti-stress properties of massage are among the first benefits highlighted by practitioners. This practice allows the body to release the tensions that besiege it, and the person being massaged can thus better resist stress.
Real anxiolytic effects
The pressures applied on the body by professional masseurs during sessions work in favor of the immune and hormonal systems. Indeed, during this exercise, touch receptors located in the dermis (the layer beneath the epidermis) are systematically stimulated. Consequently, they send nerve impulses to the spinal cord, which then transmits them to the brain.
Once received by the brain, it results in the production of large quantities of dopamine, endorphin, and serotonin. These are brain hormones of pleasure and relief, which then spread throughout the body via the bloodstream. Once these hormones are activated, they affect anxiety and apprehension, bringing the massaged person back to a state of relaxation and well-being.
Alleviation of physical and psychological tensions
For the patient aware of the emotional dimension of massage, this physical therapy goes far beyond physical contact. When practiced correctly, massage can connect the individual to themselves and thus allow for an inner touch. There are certain types of therapeutic massages specifically designed to help patients release repressed emotions, as well as physical and psychological tensions.
This is particularly the case with biodynamic massages offered by wellness practitioners, especially sophrologists. They are trained to effectively combine touch with speech for relevant results. By doing so, they help the subject break free from the traumas at the root of various psychosomatic ailments. In such a context, a perfect understanding from the expert and good cooperation from the patient are crucial for achieving real satisfaction.
Apart from the aforementioned benefits, many other advantages are obviously associated with massage. These include, among others, relaxation, relief from muscle aches, or even, according to some specialists, fat loss.
