Why Massages Are Some of the Best Forms of Self Care

You know when you’re at the nail salon, and at the end of your manicure, they give you a hand massage you didn’t know you needed? Or when you’re at the gym rolling out your leg muscles before you start your workout, and it hurts but feels so good? Massages come in many forms and have many benefits when talking about self-care. 

Today we’re sharing with you why massages are some of the best forms of self-care, their benefits, and the differences between the types of massages you can get here at Health Resonates!

Let’s get into  some of the many benefits of massages:

1. Reduces muscle pain and soreness

Massages are one of the top recovery tools for sore muscles or as a lower back pain treatment after workouts, especially in elite athletes. On top of soothing sore muscles, massages can reduce bodily pain in people who struggle with chronic pain or any syndrome of which pain is a side effect. Studies show that massages can relieve pain related to fibromyalgia, surgery, and more. 

2. Relieves stress and anxiety

Most of us are hung up with our endless to-do lists, work deadlines, family holidays, and balancing our obligations. While the world has become more attuned to our mental health, business still seems like a badge of honor. Getting massages on the regular can help to reduce the levels of stress and anxiety you feel daily. Not only does taking some time to feel good, but massage therapy is scientifically proven to help your mind and body relax. 

3. Help you sleep better

Just like stress and anxiety run rampant today, so does lack of sleep! If you need help unwinding, adding regular massages into your wellness routine can help you. Studies show massages can help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep, and even get better quality sleep.  

Here are a few other benefits of massages - talk about self-care!

  • 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

Here at Health Resonates, we have Hot Stone and Signature Massages, which have 60, 75, or 90-minute options. Though all options are optimal for self-care, we’ll break down the differences between the timed options.

60 Minute Massages are a relaxation full body flow massage OR a massage with a clear focus on 2-3 areas.

75 Minute Massages are similar to 60-minute massages but with extended detailed work on 1 area of the body.

90 Minute Massages are a relaxing full-body massage focusing on 1-3 areas depending on the stress level OR a detailed session zoning in on an injury instead of whole body work.

Whether you give yourself a little massage on the foam roller to help with your lower back pain, soak in the 2-minute hand massage at the nail salon, or enjoy the 90-minute massage with us, you deserve some self-care. Book your massages with our skilled professionals here! 

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