Due to my profession, I spend a lot of time talking about the benefits of massage. First of all, I have to highlight that we are all individuals, we are unique on our own way; therefore, we experience things differently, including massage and its benefits. So here is a list of some of the most important benefits of the massage based on my professional experience:
• Reduced anxiety and stress: During massage we start to breath deeper and more regularly. It can help with relaxation as we tend to breath less – and sometimes we almost forget to breath – during stressful situations or while we are focusing on a task for a longer period. Taking deep breaths can help to release muscle tension anxiety and stress. If you need help with relaxation, Tisserand has a lovely aromatherapy blend, which is called Total Distress. You can buy this oil as a bath oil or a discovery kit, which includes a body oil, a mood mist and a roller ball.
• Increased quality of sleep: massage increases the production of melatonin, which results in a higher quality of sleep. Having a good night sleep has a positive impact on our mood, ability to focus, being motivated to exercise, crave healthier food and being productive and so on. You can use Tisserand Aromatherapy oils on your skin or in your bath to help you to sleep better. I also enjoyed reading the book called Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson. This book helped me to change my bedtime routine and gain understanding about the way technology can have a negative impact on our sleep quality. The key word is moderation!
• Reduced muscle tension and increased range of motion, improved posture: increased blood circulation transports oxygen to the muscles, which is an essential factor of producing energy. The fresh blood also flashes out the built-up toxins; therefore, the muscles will recover faster and work on their potential level. Deep tissue massage also helps to reduce muscle tension and pain, which potentially leads to a more active life. Due to muscle tension the muscles are shortened; therefore, muscle tension relief can potentially increase range of motion and improve posture. You can also use a massage ball or a foam roller to release muscle tension between massage sessions. I also recommend Epsom Salt baths to my clients, as it helps the muscles relax and recover.
• Drinking more water: I purposely list thirstiness as one of the benefits of massage as we tend to forget drinking enough water. It is very common to feel thirsty after massage, so it helps us to keep hydrated and flash out the toxins. Drinking the recommended amount of water improves our skin, aiding digestion, normalising the blood pressure, lubricates the joints, increases performance during exercise, protects the kidney from damage and so on. You can buy time marked water bottles in different sizes – 1L and 2.2L – to help monitoring your water intake.
• Reducing headache and migraines: There can be many reasons to have reoccurring headaches and migraines; however, based on my professional experience, it can be the result of muscle tension in the neck and upper back. Muscle tension results in a decreased blood circulation in the effected area, which reduces the oxygen in the brain. Releasing muscle tension can potentially reduce the level and number of headaches and migraines.
• Boosted energy: I listed a few reasons above, which can lead to feeling energised following a massage session, for example, better quality of sleep, anxiety/ stress relief, keeping hydrated, muscle tension/pain relief and so on. I must highlight that you might feel tired right after the massage and start to feel energised the following day.

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