For many, a massage is a luxury activity saved only for special occasions or vacations. However, the benefits of including massages in your wellness routine the same way you would include healthy nutrition or exercising, are outstanding.
Elegance Sculpting is proud to introduce massage services to our beautiful facility with Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) this month. Here are just some of the reasons introducing massages into your wellness routine is beneficial:
Alleviates Headaches
If you suffer migraines or headaches, massages are a natural way to reduce tension and even prevent them altogether. The most common cause of tension headaches are the trigger points in the suboccipital muscle group. Depending on your tension areas and migraine tendencies, our RMTs can customize your massage for maximum relief.
Improves Sleep
Regular massages are a natural way to address trouble sleeping or insomnia. During a massage the body produces serotonin which is an essential hormone for the production of melatonin. Melatonin as we know, helps us sleep!
Contradicts Sitting
Approximately 48 percent of Canadians are inactive in their leisure time. Combine that with the vast number of Canadians who sit for eight hours a day at work, our bodies and muscle become tense from sitting. Allowing time for a massage releases our sitting posture and allows for a total reset.
Soothes Anxieties
Swedish massages cause a decrease in Arginine Vasopressin (AVP), a hormone linked to to helping increase the stress hormone, cortisol. Stress, depression, anxiety can all be improved with taking the time to treat yourself and shut off your cell phone.
Eases Muscle Pain
This one may seem obvious, but if you’ve been working hard at the gym or suffer from chronic soft tissue pain such as arthritis, just a few massage therapy sessions can make the world of difference. At the beginning of each session, your RMT will ask you about any problem areas; make them aware of any chronic pain.
Boosts Immunity
Masses can boost white blood cell count which play a key role in defending the body from sickness and disease, according to 2010 Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine study.
Lastly, a benefit of booking your hour massage once a month is giving yourself a defined time to completely shut out the outside world and daily stresses and take care of yourself. To learn more about our massage options, contact our team today.
