Month: December 2020

The power of touch can help you finish this stressful year on a more harmonious note.

Massages feel good because they release “feel-good” endorphins into the body, similar to a runner’s high. They can also feel good because the brain releases oxytocin which is a natural chemical that reduces pain and can serve as an antidepressant. Massages can also feel good as a chemical response to human contact, similar to feeling good from affectionate contact from friends or family.

Human contact is essential in emotional well-being. Embraces, handshakes, and even cuddling are all great sources of the endorphin Oxytocin.

Interpersonal contact is proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and contribute to well-balanced health.

Massage is important for both physical and mental health!

To find an Allied Health registered Therapeutic Massage therapist near you go to www.mtasa.co.za

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If any of your loved ones have struggled with stress or anxiety this year, then massage therapy may be a good choice to help them finish this year on a high note.

Massage is widely used in all cultures to evoke feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. The anxiety-reducing and mood-enhancing benefits of massage are probably related to decreased levels of cortisol, and increased activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, which acts automatically to calm the body and brain during stress.

Regular massage therapy effectively reduces anxiety, improves emotional resilience, and enhances feelings of general well-being in anxious patients.

Numerous studies show that moderate pressure massage is more effective than light pressure massage for reducing pain associated with different medical problems including fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Moderate pressure massage also improves attention and enhances the body’s immune response by increasing the activity of natural killer cells. Functional brain imaging studies show that changes take place in many areas of the brain involved in regulating emotions and stress response including the amygdala and the hypothalamus. For an excellent review of the research evidence for massage therapy see “Massage Therapy Research Review” by Field (Field 2014).

To find a knowledgeable professional Therapeutic Massage therapist near you to help support your or a loved ones body, go to www.mtasa.co.za

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