It is no secret that most, if not all people, enjoy the ritual of laying down in a dimly lit, peaceful room and having built-up tensions massaged away by a professional. But did you know that getting a massage not only feels good but also does your body good? Here’s a list of the top 5 health benefits of a massage to remember the next time you’re pondering whether or not to book your next massage:
1. MANAGE DAILY STRESS
The dog is sick? Kids are home from school? Your mother-in-law is visiting for the weekend? Holy Moses how stressful life can be! In a world where the power buttons never seem to shut off, how about giving yourself an adult “time-out” to relax? A massage is proven to reduce both emotional and physical stress and is suggested in programs for stress management. So go ahead, give yourself that mini-vacation from your daily stress and return home or to the office as an incarnation of Ghandi himself.
–> Feeling stressed? We recommend trying our Soothing Hot Stone Massage, which involves carefully placing warm basalt river stones in sensitive pressure points of the body. Combined with fluid massage strokes, the Soothing Hot Stone Massage brings tremendous tranquility and is a necessity for busy lives.Book your Soothing Hot Stone Massage here.
2. REDUCE REST DAYS IN BETWEEN WORKOUTS
Ever left the gym with achy muscles? Give your muscles a speedy recovery with a swedish massage. By increasing the oxygen flow in the blood and releasing toxins from the muscles, the swedish massage will flush tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes, allowing you to be at your favorite torture machine at the gym faster than you can say “eight tabata intervals, 4 times.”
–> Feeling sore? We recommend trying our Signature Swedish Massage.
3. STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
The lymphatic system is the first responder to infections and diseases, and so the smoother it runs, the less likely you are to become vulnerable to disease and disorders. Massage is a guaranteed method to increase lymph circulation by “milking” the muscles and therefore helping to rinse toxins and impurities from the body. Massages also improve blood circulation by carrying oxygen throughout the body and works in tandem with the lymphatic system to keep everything moving right along. The smoother the lymphatic system runs, the less likely you are to become vulnerable to disease and disorders. Medical jargon aside, just remember this: a rub down now and then keeps the doctor away.
–> Feeling a cold coming on? We recommend trying our Signature Swedish Massage.
4. INCREASE FLEXIBILITY
Maybe you will never be able to conquer the splits, but fear not! Massage is great for increasing your flexibility by allowing a massage therapist to practice passive stretching on the limbs, which gives you a better stretch because the therapist is able to isolate muscles more than you can do on your own. Want an extra perk? The increased flexibility will help to open and loosen stiff joints and therefore help to prevent muscle related injuries.
–> Feeling stiff? We recommend trying our Deep Tissue Massage.
5. LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
One hour of an effective massage is equivalent to four hours of rest. As a massage takes you from a place of stress to a place of peace and rest, it can help lower blood pressure. And if that isn’t good enough for you (because you claim: “But I’ve been eating my daily bowl of cheerios!”), a massage can also give you a better night’s sleep by allowing your body to rest effectively. Having trouble sleeping? Try getting a massage before bed. We just can’t guarantee you won’t fall asleep as we massage your troubles away. Beat that, Cheerios!
–> Stressed out with your high blood pressure? Sleepless in Boulder? We recommend trying our Signature Swedish Massage or our Soothing Hot Stone Massage.
If the five health benefits of a getting a massage aren’t reason enough to get you to schedule one, Barris Laser & Skin Care is having a 50% off special on all of our massages from November 11th to November 16th! Book yours today here!
Massages: Good for your soul, body, and now… bank account!