Take a break

Our daily lives could be stressful at times. Having to deal with stress from jobs, school, and parenting makes relaxation a necessity at the end of the day. One of the ways to relax is by giving yourself a massage. You could do this with your partner or friends. Below are some tips to help you along the way.

Easier than you think

Massage is an easy way to keep your health and wellness in check. Its healing potentials alleviate many ailments. From rubbing a swollen or aching joint to stroking the fine hairs on your face, the principle is the same. A simple massage will give you relief from headache, body pains, tension, insomnia, and other complications of stress. Our hands are essentially the only instrument we need.

The fundamental principle of massage is touch. Medical studies continue to reveal that touch is an invaluable aspect of stress relief. Touch is a basic form of human interaction and socialisation. Therefore, the lack of this innate desire could leave people depressed and anxious.

Scientific observations have shown that children who grew up in families where touch was a common practice among members of the family were much healthier and resistant to infection and pain. Also, such children sleep better, and they are usually happier, more sociable. This was in contrast to those children who experienced little or no touch.

Touch is a basic form of human interaction and socialisation. Therefore, the lack of this innate desire could leave people depressed and anxious..

Why Pay Others For What You Can Do?

Regardless of the numerous pointers to the advantages of touch, we are largely hesitant about touching ourselves. This could be as a result of the misunderstanding between sensuality and being sexual. Since sex shares a strong connection with touch, we are keen on having only a formalised touch. Only a few instances permit adults to touch one another without restrictions. The massage takes away offensive perspectives of touching and allow people to relate positively.

Benefits of Massage

Many health benefits come with getting a massage. It promotes effective circulation, relaxes and aids muscle recovery, improves digestion, and speeds up the removal of waste products via the lymphatic system. Besides these systemic benefits, the psychological effect of being cared for evokes an internal feeling that even the most potent drugs cannot match.

·      Shoulders:

Many people complain about stiff necks, frozen shoulders, and headaches. Therefore, starting your massage from the shoulders is always a great idea. Massage relaxes both muscles and nerves and relieves you from the day’s stress. Why don’t you try this out? You can follow the step-by-step process stated above.

·      The Neck:

The shoulder muscles extend to the neck, and both places are pressure points in the body. Do not forget about one as you massage the other. Most times, the stress or ache in your neck is as a result of the stress emanating from your upper back and shoulders.

Use your warm hands to gently relieve the pressure in your neck as you relax. The process can take a while because of the longstanding impact of stress on our necks.