We all know that having a massage is a relaxing luxury, but what really happens to our body during this and why should massage become an integral part of our lives?

Massage has both physical and psychological effects on the body and in the busy stressful world that we now live in there is no better time than now to give your body a little treat for all it does for you!

Experts estimate that 80% to 90% of disease is stress-related, so let’s deal with the stress and feel amazing.

When we get stressed our bodies release hormones which then cause an imbalance: this can lead to a restless nights sleep and therefore less ability to cope with stress the following day.

Ever wake up feeling like you’ve had a busy night’s sleep? That’s because you have, or should I say your body has, been busy repairing stress and damage from the day.

Massage has lots of benefits that you may not know of, it of course helps relieve stress and aids relaxation; it also promotes deeper and easier breathing, reduces blood pressure, helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain, strengthens the immune system and releases endorphins - the body's natural pain killer.

These are the physical effects then we have the psychological effects include a relaxed state of mental alertness, relief of mental stress, enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity and reduced levels of anxiety.

Research shows that having massage in regular doses is more beneficial than sporadic massage, even if it’s only 15 minutes!

There are lots of different types of massage from relaxing Swedish, to deep tissue and the lovely warming hot stones perfect for these cooler months.

There really is something to suit everyone. So why not make this part of your life and feel amazing!

Article by Rachael Elliott-Jones from Forme Spa
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