SPA & MASSAGE
Take a little time for yourself
What is Body Massage?
Massage is a treatment that uses different kinds of physical contact to relax, revive and heal the body. It is used to treat a wide range of emotional and physical health problems and is one of the most popular treatments on a spa menu.
What is massage therapy?
Massage is the stroking, kneading, warming, rolling and pressing of skin and muscles.
There are lots of different kinds of massage, each with broadly different origins and aims - some focus on soothing muscle pain; others on increasing energy levels; some aim to improve a specific physical condition; others simply to help you relax.
Massage makes you feel good in lots of ways, and can have a positive effect on your whole body - your bones, your muscles, your heart, your skin, your breathing, digestion, and your mental health.
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Works in various ways:
- It relaxes and refreshes tired or knotted muscles
- It increases blood circulation
- It stimulates deep circulation, both of blood and lymph which helps your body to heal, and generally work more efficiently
- It encourages your body to produce endorphins - the natural chemicals in your body that make you feel happy
It's instinctive to give someone a hug or a pat on the back to comfort or reassure them; in some ways, massage is a formal version of that instinct.
Learn more on Mayo Clinic