Will a massage therapy help me sleep?
Let’s talk about sleep!
Sleeping is the best time to reset and rejuvenate your body as it plays a vital role in promoting metabolic functions and helping the body recover from illness or injury. Conversely, your optimal health and well-being are significantly compromised if you are experiencing regular disruptions or little sleep. Studies show that 30% of Australian adults are experiencing a bout of insomnia at any given time. So it is no surprise that people are constantly looking for ways to improve their sleep quality.
Studies have proven that insomnia or sleeping disorders can be detrimental to general health. If not treated, the sleep-deprived will eventually experience a loss of concentration and lack of motivation. Often, prescription medicines are taken to counteract the problem, which can lead to dependence without curing the issue.
Many people do not realise that holistic health methods can cure their fatigue, such as massage therapy. Receiving a massage has numerous benefits for relaxing the body and encouraging sleep. It is one of the most practised methods in promoting sleep for infants, and massage therapy on adults to assist with sleep disorders is significantly growing in popularity. By having a massage, you’ll receive various psychological and physiological benefits. Massaging causes the body to respond in two ways:
Relaxation response – an overactive nervous system slows down involuntarily.
Mechanical response – physical effects such as pain and headache relief, decreased blood pressure, muscle relaxation, serotonin production, and a reduction in stress hormones are all shown to occur.
By taking this personal time to relax and receive pampering, you help your body handle any stress and decrease the symptoms associated with it, giving you back the sleep you deserve.
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