Stress can manifest itself in physical and emotional ways. Massage can help with these. Read on for how I can help you.
When you come to me for a massage to help reduce your feelings of stress and overwhelm we will look specifically at where you carry your stress and work out the best course of action and best essential oils to use to help you.
However, just coming for a massage will help. The massage itself helps you relax which in turn lowers your blood pressure and slows your breathing. These things will help you feel calmer and rebalanced.
The actual touch of the massage releases endorphins, increases levels of serotonin and dopamine – the feel good hormones. It also reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol. So by increasing the good stuff and reducing the not so good your mood and outlook will start to improve.
If you experience any of the following:
Rapid heart beat
Unexplained aches and pains
High blood pressure
Frequent colds
Chest pains
Indigestion
Skin complaints
Massage can help
Rapid heart rate and high blood pressure - Massage can slow down your heart rate and lower your blood pressure.
Unexplained aches and pains - Massaging the muscles helps them relax and by relaxing the pain is reduced. Massage also releases endorphins which act as a natural pain killer.
It helps you relax and induces feelings of calm.
Frequent colds - It boosts your immune system by increasing white blood cells and improving your circulation.
Skin complaints - massage improves your circulation therefore bringing more blood and oxygen to the skin cells which can help cells to heal and get rid of built up toxins.
If you are suffering chest pains please seek medical advice.
If you experience any of the following
Anxiety
Overwhelm
Frustruation
Irritability
Panic
Moodiness
Depression
It slows down your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure helping to ease those feelings of anxiety and overwhelm
It releases endorphins, dopamine and serotonin which all work towards improving your mood and helps you to feel better about your situation.
It lowers cortisol and adrenaline which are usually the culprits for making you feel anxious, overwhelmed and/or panicky.
It improves your circulation which gets the blood pumping round your body, delivering oxygen especially to your brain which helps clearer thinking