Chronicles
17 October 2023
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is growing in popularity as it is a powerful tool for reducing stress and relieving discomfort.
Why choose a therapeutic massage? Many people can benefit from this approach, whether to improve their well-being, reduce their stress or relieve their discomfort.
If one is suffering from a medical condition causing pain or discomfort, it is advisable to consult a doctor to consider therapeutic massage as an option. Therapeutic massage is also suitable for pregnant women, with prenatal massage can relieve various discomforts and reduce swelling. Also, therapeutic massage can also be a valuable help for people suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, or others. It has in fact been shown to have the potential to reduce blood cortisol levels, while stimulating the production of serotonin, the happiness hormone.
Relief from discomfort
Muscle pain and discomfort can seriously interfere with daily activities, whether due to exercise, surgery, or chronic pain. Therapeutic massage techniques promote better mobility, greater functional efficiency and faster recovery following many medical procedures.
Improving sleep
Daily stress and anxiety, factors often responsible for insomnia, can be alleviated with regular therapeutic massages. Scientific evidence shows that massage therapy promotes relaxation of body and mind.
Strengthening the immune system
Therapeutic massage can be beneficial to counter colds or other minor ailments. Studies suggest it may increase the number of lymphocytes, white blood cells essential for protection against disease.
How is therapeutic massage different from relaxation massage? All massages are therapeutic, because all reduce stress, however therapeutic massage generally aims to work in a specific area, so it may seem more intense than a simple relaxation massage. It is possible to experience more discomfort when the massage therapist works on the body. Do not hesitate to communicate with the massage therapist the type of pressure and touch desired.
The massage therapist can use various techniques during the massage treatment session, depending on their training or specialty. It may include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point stimulation, movement therapies or stretching techniques. In all cases each massage is different, because it must be adapted to the condition of the recipient.
To find massage therapists offering therapeutic massages, consult our directory here.