Americans are looking to massage for more than just relaxation these days. Massage therapy can be effective for a variety of conditions, including arthritis, lower back pain, insomnia, headaches, anxiety, circulatory problems, and recovering from a sports injury. Because stress can cause muscle tension, massage is just another one of the many ways to help deal with it.
Because I do not have access to a personal masseuse every time I am feeling stressed, I use my foam roller as a means to get the same effect for free in the comfort of my own room. I tend to hold a lot of stress in my back and neck and the foam roller is that instant fix when I need some relief. Another way to help relieve tension in the neck/ shoulder area is to use a ball (tennis, golf, etc.) placed in the palm of your hand to help relax the muscles. This article that I found on Webmd also has some great tips for relieving stress in specific areas of the body including the eyes, hands and feet. http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/massage-therapy-stress-relief-much-more
Go ahead and give massage therapy and hopefully you will experience the instant relaxation that so many of us already experience.
Great information about another way to reduce stress. I have gotten a few personal massages and my body always feels so relaxed afterwards. I'm going to try what you suggested about the foam roller to help me reduce stress. I think this is help and its a perfect time of year with finals coming up to try it out. Thanks for sharing these helpful tips to reduce stress
ReplyDeleteI have talked to many people who go and get a massage once in awhile to relief their stress. They say it works and they love it. It's great how a massage can help relieve many things such as anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, and muscle tension. I could use a massage for my headaches and I may try it. Great post.
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