Stress and tension are familiar parts of human life which often affect us in our busy working lives, and can place an unwelcome burden on the body as well as the mind. Alleviating stress and tension is something that needs to be done before they become overwhelming. As well as the massages that we specialise in, we can also provide massages to help alleviate stress and tension. There is no need to allow stress to become an unmanageable burden on your life when a massage can help it to melt away and relieve the physical tension in your muscles, leading to a much healthier physical and mental state.
Massage has been used since ancient times, and was found in ancient cultures such as India, Greece, Rome and Mesopotamia. Even in these ancient days, the benefits of massaging were well noted. In today’s modern society, stress occurs more than we might like to admit. From commuting and work to daily chores, we can find ourselves overloaded with stress. This can lend itself to numerous health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, ulcers and many other issues. Relieving stress can help to improve a person’s health and remove the tension which could otherwise result in a number of physical and mental problems.
Massages help to release endorphins which promote the feeling of wellbeing within the human body. It is because of this that massages are also useful means of treating stress and tension-related problems such as depression. Massages help to promote natural healing without the need to resort to artificial medicines. It can also help to temper neuromuscular activity which may be a contributing cause to problems such as migraines. Massage helps to relieve physical tension by helping the body to re-align and by targeting problem areas of the body which can often succumb to chronic pain such as the back. It can help to release stiff areas of the body, enabling easier movement.
We may specialise in sports massage, but we will gladly provide our services to those suffering from stress. With facilities for sports massage in Central London, Wimbledon and Kingston-upon-Thames, we have the tools and the expertise needed to help confront stress and tension.
