A Comprehensive Massage Therapy FAQ
How does massage therapy help to maintain good health?
Massage therapy is an effective solution to many health concerns. Sometimes, it may even help you eliminate the need of surgery and medication. Apart from releasing muscle tension and treating physical conditions, massage therapy also aids in stress reduction. Apart from reducing muscle tension and stress reduction, massage therapy:
- Promotes faster healing from injuries and surgery
- Helps breathe smoothly and better
- Improves blood circulation
- Strengthens the immune system
- Nourishes the skin
- Improves body posture
With regular sessions of massage therapy, you can experience positive changes in your mood, behaviour, and body.
Who can receive massage therapy?
Massage therapy is safe and beneficial for people of all ages. Infants, children, teenagers, young adults, and seniors can turn to massage therapy for treatment of various physical and mental ailments. Also, there are specialized massage therapies for athletes, busy professionals, pregnant women, and elderly individuals. While massage therapy is safe for people of all ages, you must make sure to inform the therapist if you are suffering from some issue. It helps a therapist to take special care while working on patients with a particular problem to prevent further damage.
Does massage therapy hurt?
The concept of no pain no gain is not applicable to massage therapy. An experienced massage therapist always works as per the comfort level of the client. On the contrary, if you haven’t had any massage done for a long time, then massage therapy may leave you with some pain. But, that is only because your tension is being released from your body. People experience pain when the therapist works on a spot that has been in pain for a long time. But after regular sessions, the pain subsides and relaxation sets in.
How soon are the results visible?
Some people experience positive results such as instant pain relief, behavioral changes, and an improved quality of life soon after one session. But, generally, effects of massage therapy are visible after three to four weeks. The visibility of results depend upon the severity of the injury or the health condition at the beginning of the treatment. So, if you are in good health you may see the results sooner.
For more information and queries about massage therapy visit us at Inhome Physical Therapy and Massage. If you are looking forward to a massage therapy session at your home, book an appointment today.
