How Regular Massage Helps Improve Mental Health
Massage therapy is commonly used for relaxation and pain relief , however, it can also improve one's mental health. There is a lot of research and studies that show that massage can reduce anxiety and depression with benefits that are on par with psychotherapy. Even though depression is considered a mental health issue, a lot of the symptoms manifest in the body. Clients suffering from depression report a feeling of heaviness in their body. After a good massage, clients report feeling lighter in both their body and in their spirit. They have a feeling of living in the body and not being lost in their head and thoughts. Many times, clients will report having an insight during their session which helps them solve a problem. With this new outlook, they remember what it feels like to be calm and a relaxed state of being. When you educate the client and have them remember how good massage makes them feel, it is important to set up a schedule with them to reinforce these effects of ma