Body massage, beauty treatments, health therapy

Body Massage is the practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands. During a massage, a trained massage therapist will apply gentle or strong pressure to the muscles and joints of the body to ease pain and tension.

Body Massage

Benefits of body massage

Reducing stress and increasing relaxation. Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension. Improving circulation, energy and alertness. Lowering heart rate and blood pressure.

What is a full body massage?

A full body massage is a therapeutic experience that will leave your body feeling relieved. This type of massage is usually a minimum of 50 minutes to ensure time to work the major areas of the body like back, shoulders, legs, feet, arms, hands, and neck. You are asked to undress to your comfort, and the therapist is considerate of your modesty and will give you a sheet or blanket to cover yourself.

The session typically begins laying down on one’s stomach and the focus starts on the back, working its way down to legs and feet. Then one flips onto their back and the therapist will work their way back up the body, normally ending with the neck and sometimes the scalp.

If you have certain problem areas that you want to target, let the therapist know, and they will predominantly focus on those spots that are giving you the most issues in your day to day.

Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Body Massage benefits can include:

  • Reducing stress and increasing relaxation
  • Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension
  • Improving circulation, energy and alertness
  • Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
  • Improving immune function

While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of body massage, some studies have found body massage may also be helpful for:

  • Anxiety
  • Digestive disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia related to stress
  • Low back pain
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Nerve pain
  • Soft tissue strains or injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Temporomandibular joint pain
  • Upper back and neck pain

Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy body massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.

Despite its benefits, body massage isn’t meant as a replacement for regular medical care. Let your doctor know you’re trying massage and be sure to follow any standard treatment plans you have.