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The Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

The Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
Kevin Cleary

Who doesn’t enjoy a good massage? The oohs and aahs are justified!! Trained massage therapists understand the body’s physiology and can target sore, aching muscles and can even promote blood flow to an injured area. The only downside to having a massage therapy appointment is it is not in your home. So how do we prolong the benefits of massage therapy? There are some simple ways to receive the health benefits of massage therapy in your own home. Let me explain!!

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Benefits of Massage Therapy

Yes, a good massage feels great, but there are actual, real life benefits to massage therapy beyond just being limber. Studies have shown that massage therapy have a wide variety of health benefits for both men and women and they include:

  • Improved range of motion
  • Pain relief
  • Increased blood flow
  • Decreased anxiety
  • Improved lymph flow
  • Reduced blood pressure
  • Better sleep

These are real world benefits of massage therapy. Your massage therapist can even help you recover from an injury related to athletic activity or even an accident. It can even benefit expecting mothers with labor!!

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Myobuddy Pro 2 Portable Massager BodySport Foam Rollers

How to turn your home into a Massage Parlor?

You know that feeling a massage can give you of just utter bliss? Unfortunately, our everyday lives are loaded with stress that can be counterproductive to that wonderful feeling. Wouldn’t it be great if you could prolong the feeling of a great massage without leaving your home? Turns out you can. Yes, a professional massage therapist is good, but it comes at a price tag. Therapy sessions can run from $50-$100 per session and require you to go to them. Time is money!! You can prolong the time between your visits by utilizing the Myobuddy Pro 2 Portable Massager. It can give you a full body massage in as little as four minutes and has two separate bonnets for a dry massage and one for oil. Don’t take the lightweight and slender design lightly, since it has professional strength and three different massage levels. This massage tool offers three options: percussion, vibration, and heat and is the choice of many professional and clinical practitioners. Another simple way to prolong the benefits of massage therapy is with foam rollers. These can be used in a wide range of stretching or rehab exercises that can keep you limber like you just had a great massage. These can come in a wide range of sizes and even shapes, so you can choose which ones are right for your personal need. Whether it’s stretching out your back or rehabbing an injury just about anyone can benefit from a foam roller in one way or another.

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Medline MedSpa Hand and Body Lotion Conair Body Benefits Heated Massaging Seat Cushion

Let’s face it, massage therapy is brilliant!! Unfortunately, they can become expensive and time-consuming. Being able to get the same benefits at home is a huge plus, not to mention being the more economical choice. Try massaging at home by yourself or with a partner so you can maintain the benefits of massage therapy longer.

 


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HPFY Kevin Cleary

Kevin Cleary

Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.

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