The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Depression
If these key benefits are what you may be working on, consider massage therapy as an effective means to better your mental health:
- Helps Reduce Generalized Stress: Massage therapy can relieve pain immediately and work towards identifying key pressure points connected to the heart and brain. As such, it can effectively reduce stress levels, especially after a rigorous workday or a series of academic examinations for example.
As the stress also manifests itself as physical pain, such as headaches or fatigue, this kind of therapy also unlocks true active rest—allowing you to easily doze off during the session and feel at ease afterwards.
- Aids in the Release of Tension: Aside from your stress levels, muscular tension can also be relieved. Some of your body parts tense up or become worn out due to certain tasks. If you effectively point out the area of tension during a massage session, you can “release” it and work towards moving normally—thus preparing you for another day of work.
- Can Provide Immediate Relief: There are two different types of body tension: more chronic or “long term,” and the more acute or “short term.” The latter can be worked on and provide immediate relief to the body and thus translates into a more relaxed state.
