Benefits of a Good Back and Neck Massage

Relax and Rejuvenate with Massage Therapy

Massages are relaxing, and that is exactly why all of us love them! But the fact is that a professionally done massage has several therapeutic effects apart from mere relaxation. A professional masseur’s expert strokes usually give rise to the reaction in the body during and after a massage of the body releasing the “feel-good” chemicals called endorphins that have pain-relieving and mood-elevating properties.

There are several energy points in the back and neck area. According to traditional massage therapists, energy points near the shoulder blades and the base of the neck control the circulation of blood to arms and legs, while the points at the base of the spine control the circulation to the legs and feet. Through massage these points are stimulated and improve the blood circulation in the limbs as well as support the reduction of pain and/or numbness in these areas.

We all have experienced at one time or another headaches while at the same time our shoulders are tense. The muscles between our shoulders and the sides of the neck have several trigger points that can lead to headaches, so applying pressure on these muscles can help in relieving severe headaches including migraines.

The pain caused by injuries and muscle sprains can also be alleviated with the help of regular professional massage sessions. The therapeutic effect of the massage lies in the fact that applying expert pressure on injured on sore muscles helps in improving the blood circulation in these areas, thereby accelerating the healing process. Also, strenuous physical training can make the back and neck tissues inelastic, but massage helps in returning the elasticity of these damaged tissues.

There is a philosophy of thought within traditional massage therapy that back and neck massages help in improving our immunity; their thinking is that applying pressure on certain points in the back and neck area increases the body’s resistance to colds and flu.

There are several different back and neck massage options you can choose from based on your needs and preferences. Ideally, to recover from injuries and sprains an individual would choose sports, deep muscle or deep tissue massages to support the healing and recovery process. For a unique approach to deep tissue and stretching, a person might consider a Thai Massage. This is done slightly differently but provides the same release and relaxation a sports massage does. Traditional massages also provide more than just relief from general aches and pains because they promote an overall sense of well-being.

Back and neck massages are definitely considered one of the more enjoyable of all alternative therapies; after all, what’s better than taking a therapeutic session that sends waves of pleasure through your body and leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated!

Until next time, embrace your inner wisdom.