The Importance of Massage Therapy - Related to Stress & Anxiety

Massage therapy can most certainly be an effective way to reduce stress and anxiety that we all experience at some point in our busy lives. Here are some typical things that the average person is doing during the week : Working, running errands, taking care of a family, going to school, etc.. These are all things that are somewhat stressful and time consuming, especially when combined into a single day! It is not easy to reflect on oneself and cleanse the mind, body, and soul as much as we would like to. A lot of people have found that taking the time out once a week or even once a month to get a massage and relax with their thoughts, was exactly what they needed.

Here are some of the mental health benefits of Massage Therapy :

• Reduces Stress and Anxiety
• Improves mood, Intellectual reasoning and Job Performance
• Enhances how the nervous system functions
• Promotes Relaxation
• Insomnia related to stress