Stress has been shown to cause or even exacerbate problems as heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, memory loss, headaches and decreased immune function, and continuing stress will affect many systems of the body.

Stress can make your life miserable, cause seemingly unexplainable fatigue, and strains your relationships and deminishes your leisure activities.

Friends and family can be unfortunate victims of stress in your life. You will find yourself less patient and less able to mentally engage with the people you care about.
Massage therapy is one of the best antidotes for stress.

If the untrained hands of a friend or spouse can soothe aches and pains in a ‘neck massage’, imagine the effect of a therapeutic massage by a trained therapist.  Even the rituals of massage come as a welcome break from our hurried lives.

Dimmed lighting, soothing music, the pleasant aroma of a mild oil will help you relax… even without massage.  However with the right massage technique, you can actually feel the stress leaving.
Along with reducing muscular tension, massage boosts the body’s immune system, which can become undermined from extended periods of stress. Tension can build up in the muscles, reducing circulation and nutrient delivery and you can find yourself being a little ’snappy’ with those around you.

Knots or tight spots in your muscles can inhibit your daily performance and are there to tell us that something is wrong.  As other parts of your body try to compensate, they will also start to become tight.

With a Remedial Massage, stress can be significantly reduced.  You’ll find increased energy, and there will be a boost your immune system and the result will be change for the better.

If you haven’t tried Remedial Massage and you’re experiencing stress… make a call today.  Arrange an appointment and experience the many benefits that Remedial Massage has to offer.  With any massage however, it’s advisable to wear comfortable underwear that’s not too tight.

Tags: Neck pain, relaxation, stress relief
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