Therapeutic Massage is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress and deal with chronic pain. It works to improve your health and well-being through the manipulation of muscles and soft tissue in order to improve circulation, enhance deep muscular relaxation, reduce stess or reduce pain.
Therapeutic Massage promotes good health through:
Stimulating circulation
Boosting your energy levels
Encouraging flexibility
Encouraging stress relief
Improving muscle tone
Boosting your immune system
Massage works best when it is a preventative: you don’t need to have a specific medical problem and its benefits are cumulative.
How to get the very best from your therapeutic massage.
I want you to gain the maximum benefit from your therapeutic massage, and if you take account of the following points, you should have a relaxing, energising and productive session.
Try not to eat for at least an hour before your massage session.
Please give me accurate health information in order that I can treat you effectively.
Feedback is vital: tell me if you’re uncomfortable, distracted, or anything that might affect your level of relaxation. If you feel your muscles tightening up, tell me and I can adjust my massage technique appropriately.
Tell me if you have any preferences regarding music. Some prefer to have background music, while others prefer silence.
Be conscious of your breathing during the massage. Deep breathing aids relaxation, and I want you to get the most from your session.
Once the session is completed, be careful not to get up too quickly if you are feeling light-headed or dizzy.
Make sure you drink plenty of water after your massage.
Give yourself some time after your massage to relax. Rushing straight back to work can sometimes undo the work that’s been done.
