Most of us would get a massage everyday if money were no object. But since that isn’t reality, how often should one get a massage? Less is not more in this instance but once a month is an absolute minimum. Studies have shown that clients receive cumulative health benefits with monthly massages. Regular massage is an investment in your own health. There are additional benefits to seeing the same therapist. They get to know your body and can see improvements or when something has changed.
Massage is like peeling away the pages of a book. It took how long to create an issue? Life for most of us consists of continued daily stress. The fact is that stress is a large cause of disease and health problems. Massage reduces stress, improves muscle tone and circulation, helps improve breathing and brings a greater awareness of our bodies. This all facilitates health and well being. Now, I am not claiming that massage will make you skinny or that you will live to be 100. This means that you should see changes for the better and an overall improvement, which will help you live well. Make a health plan, stick with it, and feel the difference. Most therapist and spas offer some kind of frequent visitor deal.
* Maintenance of chronic pain, very physically demanding or high stress jobs may require more frequency in massage, such as every two weeks. Unless we are willing to make lifestyle changes our stress will continue to occur and build.
* Note to all the massage therapists out there. This applies to you as well….practice what you preach.
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