| In an attempt to get relief naturally, many | | | | long smooth strokes combined with muscle |
| individuals are turning to massage therapy | | | | kneading. It gets more oxygen into the muscles. |
| bodywork to relieve the stresses of life. That is | | | | Other forms of massage therapy include shiatsu, |
| likely the main reason why people seek the help | | | | Thai, hot stone, and aromatherapy. Shiatsu |
| of a massage therapist. Stress relief massage | | | | involves applying pressure to certain points on the |
| helps bring the body into harmony. When the | | | | body to get blood moving. Thai works on |
| body stresses, the brain signals for the release of | | | | stretching muscles and applying pressure in areas. |
| hormones designed to cope with stressors. That | | | | Hot stone involves placing heated rocks on |
| revs the body's engine into overdrive. After a | | | | portions of the body. Aromatherapy involves |
| time, the body cannot come down from that | | | | adding scented oils and candles to the session. |
| stress level. In the long run, that level of stressing | | | | Stress relief massage often involves one or more |
| causes long-term health issues. It makes total | | | | of these techniques. |
| sense to bring stress down naturally when | | | | Massage therapy bodywork should be as |
| possible. | | | | common as going to the hairdresser or visiting |
| Massage therapy bodywork involves working | | | | the doctor. Why do we put so much work and |
| muscles in such a way that muscle tension | | | | effort into our outward appearance and neglect |
| reduces. The brain and body begins to relax. | | | | our inner? With tense muscles and high stress |
| Some therapies work the upper muscles while | | | | levels, no amount of makeup or hair styling |
| others work deeper. Just about any form of | | | | products will help us get through the day. Stress |
| massage therapy will have positive affects | | | | relief massage should be part of many people's |
| however. Stress relief massage helps bring stress | | | | weekly or monthly health and beauty regimen. It |
| under control and gives the client more relaxation | | | | would give them long-term benefits by reducing |
| in a few minutes than they have in an entire | | | | wrinkles and worry lines. It also helps move blood |
| week without massage. For the busy person, | | | | around the body to reduce toxins in the muscles. |
| even a 15-minute chair massage will give them | | | | All of this helps them live a healthier longer life. |
| much relief. | | | | Now that is a good investment of time and |
| There are many forms of massage therapy | | | | money towards long-term results. |
| bodywork available. Swedish massage involves | | | | |