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The art of Theraputic Massage is not a new, in fact, it dates back thousands of years. Many ancient people including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage therapy and used it for the treatment of a variety of ailments.
Massage is a part of complementary and integrative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. This form of therapy involves hands-on techniques by rubbing, pressing or manipulating the muscles and soft tissues to provide effective treatment and other benefits like increase circulation, relieve tension, reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve sleep, and promote relaxation throughout the entire body. Licensed massage therapists are highly-trained and well-versed in anatomy and physiology, and they use their expertise to improve wellness in a variety of ways.
When people become relaxed, their heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen consumption, and salivary cortisol levels decrease. This helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression like symptoms. Therefore, being physically well also helps with improvement of depressive sypmtoms.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 40 million adult Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety can negatively shape the quality of life for individuals affected. Massage therapy can be an effective treatment by elevating neurotransmitters associated with lowering anxiety and decreasing hormones associated with increasing anxiety.
Various types of massage therapy have different purposes. Deep tissue massage helps relieve chronic tension and some types of pain, while a sports massage helps improve flexibility and prevent injuries. The best types of massage for relaxation and optimum mental health benefits include:
