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How Effective are Body Massages?

Jan 15, 2014 by

How Effective are Body Massages?

A body massage is usually a comfortable and special way to have a therapist work through your body. It is practiced all over the world in many cultures; others have spas and facilities that help to offer these services to the clients. But how effective is the body massage?

 

Individuals’ comfort

A body massage is very effective since the client is at liberty to inform the therapist the part of the body that he or she thinks needs a little more attention. There are also facilities and features that are designed with the ability to give a piece of mind to an individual as they undergo the massage. The client is therefore able to be very comfortable. The type of personnel doing the massage also influences its effectiveness.

Blood circulation

Body massage is further known to improve blood circulation. Improving blood circulation would mean that oxygen within the blood circulates through the body well; as a result various wastes within the body are removed. With no good oxygen flow, someone may become prone to frequent pains such as muscle tension and headaches.

Skin health and skin tone

Body massages are effective since they improve the skin tone and health. This is because different recommended creams and oils are usually used during the massage sessions. For example herbal oils like the eucalyptus oils contain a vitamin E supplement. Through these oils the skin health is usually renewed. The oils tend to aid the skin cells to be energized.

Peace of mind

Another effectiveness of body massage is that it gives people a peace of mind. Everyone would like a peace of mind at a certain point within their lives. This makes an individual to be able to feel good about themselves. Because your mind is opened important decisions can also be made. Your mind will also be opened to a number of other things such as increased development plans and increased creativity.

Stress levels

It is very important to lower stress levels at any cost. This is because most health conditions usually arise due to stress, such conditions are normally severe. Going through body massage is an effective tool to reduce and manage stress.

Effectiveness in how it is done

The process is usually done by a trained therapist, he or she may choose to start at your feet, and this is by loosening the muscles step by step with consecutive pressure, manipulative movements and strokes. They work up the legs to the hips; this is by restoring full circulation and releasing tension as they go. Most methods of body massage focus on moving blood back to the heart; this improves blood circulation within the body. Depending on whatever method used, it is usually done by applying pressure or stroking.

 

This sounds wonderful, however, you have to keep in mind that for it to be effective you have to use licensed therapist for a full body massage. After an EHIC application, you can have access to a licensed therapist that covers such medical treatment.

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