March 18th, 2014 • Posted by LeVonne de Spa • Permalink
Ahhh,
springtime! A time to refresh...a time to renew...a time to reinvigorate mind and
spirit....Ummm, OK...but let's face it. It's also a time to whip that flabby winter
bod into shape for the beach or the pool.
Massage, with centuries of results behind it,
is an excellent strategy toward fulfilling all these goals. It's scientifically
proven to have a positive effect on mood. It brings oxygen to muscles, making
workouts more effective and recovery time faster. And regular treatments lead to
continuous benefits.
The short, low-light days of winter - together with the physiological stress
from extreme temperatures - can seem to practically drain the life from your
body and seriously dampen your mood. Massage is proven to release endorphins -
the body's own natural mood boosters. Even 10 minutes of massage administered
regularly, can have a profound effect on the mind and spirit. But the benefits
of this modality don't stop there.
When our therapist kneads your muscles, oxygen flow is enhanced. And when
it comes to muscles, more oxygen means better function. Muscles that work
properly develop more efficiently. Moreover, massage also improves joint
function, promoting the flow of synovial fluid, which, in short, keeps bone
from rubbing against bone in the joint when you move. Consider using massage as
workout prep, especially if you've been skipping the gym. Aerating and
lubricating muscles and joints before you even get started can spur both
development and recovery. In addition, post-workout massage helps ward off damage to muscle tissue. Whether you're running, weight training, practicing Yoga or you're obsessed with
squeezing into last year's bikini, a massage can help get your body back in action.
You can derive these life-enhancing benefits from nearly any type of massage.
So if massage-wise, you're stuck in a rut - a bad place to be, no matter the
season - let spring's fresh breezes lead you in a new direction. Tired of
deep-tissue? Try the long strokes of Swedish. Whatever your choice, as you revel in the momentary
sensations of massage, revel too in knowing for sure you're helping to nourish
and heal mind, body and spirit.
