Massage Therapy and Digestion

Think “body massage” and words like “soothing,” “relaxing” and “pure indulgence” likely come to mind right. The fact, however, is a body massage actually goes far beyond indulgence into the realm of therapies. Massage improves blood circulation in the body, and therein lie most of its benefits. The therapy has been used for several centuries to cure various ailments in the body and is today a popular alternative healing technique.

Apart from the conventional uses like relieving muscular pain, calming the nervous system, reducing tension and stress, etc., the therapy also has its uses in improving one’s digestion. Here’s how it works.

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Benefits of a Good Back and Neck Massage

Relax and Rejuvenate with Massage Therapy

Massages are relaxing, and that is exactly why all of us love them! But the fact is that a professionally done massage has several therapeutic effects apart from mere relaxation. A professional masseur’s expert strokes usually give rise to the reaction in the body during and after a massage of the body releasing the “feel-good” chemicals called endorphins that have pain-relieving and mood-elevating properties.

There are several energy points in the back and neck area. According to traditional massage therapists, energy points near the shoulder blades and the base of the neck control the circulation of blood to arms and legs, while the points at the base of the spine control the circulation to the legs and feet. Through massage these points are stimulated and improve the blood circulation in the limbs as well as support the reduction of pain and/or numbness in these areas.

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