YOU NEED A MASSAGE RIGHT NOW!

Yeah! Got me thinking…. How often do you get a massage?

I know a lot of us do not see the need to get a massage, we’d say I don’t have the time, or its too expensive, or its of no importance. But I’d say, Guy? Girl? Y’all need a massage.

Why?

• Aids Blood Flow

Most people hardly get enough sleep or rest. Physiotherapists have suggested that people get massage once in two weeks to aid blood flow through the veins, arteries and capillaries to various parts of the body. This helps the body to regulate itself and also, aids homeostasis.

• Reducing Stress, Pain and Muscle Tension

Massage has demonstrated to be very effective in the treatment or reduction of stress, pain and muscle tension. I remember when my mum wants to apply an on-skin ointment for body pain, being a nurse, she’d ask me to massage her after the application of the ointment on the point of pain, to ensure rapid absorption and action of the pain relieving ointment. Biochemists have proven that massaging helps to relieve pain, muscle tension and stress.

Like we all know, what is good for the goose isn’t good for the ganger. Massaging, with all its benefits, isn’t good for all people. Most especially, people with the listed conditions:

• Fractures
• Deep vein thrombosis (uncontrollable bleeding)
• Burns or healing wounds
• Bleeding disorders or people on blood-thinning medications
• Severe osteoporosis (very weak bones)
• Severe thrombocytopenia.
• Pregnant women are to discuss the pros and cons of massage during pregnancy and after
• Cancer patients are to make their condition aware to the person in-charge.

     Massage isn’t only a way to pamper or make yourselves feel good and relaxed but its also a powerful tool to help take charge of your health and well-being, whether you have a specific health condition or you are just looking for a way to relieve stress.

     We’d be learning how to do self massage or how to engage in massage with a partner at home soon (gotta try them out, so that I can gist you better).

 Until then stay fit and go get a massage!!! 

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