Regular massage provides a number of benefits for our body. Here are 6 of them:
1. Increases blood circulation.
By increasing blood circulation, massage softens both muscles and tissues.
2. It strengthens the immune system.
Massage increases the number of white blood cells in your body, making you more resistant to infections.
3. Counteracts stress.
During the touch and massage, oxytocin is released, “the hormone of love and happiness”. The hormone has a calming effect and lowers both heart rate and blood pressure.
4. Accelerates healing and regeneration.
Through massage, an increased transport of oxygen to the muscles is achieved, which leads to faster healing and regeneration.
5. It prevents and soothes tension headaches.
A common cause of headaches is tension in the arms and neck. These muscles are softened with massage.
6. It reduces anxiety and depression.
Massage reduces the production of stress hormones – cortisol and norepinephrine, and increases the level of well-being hormones such as dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin.