Body massage is far from being an entertainment, as is commonly believed. Only those who have experienced its healing properties can appreciate this therapy. In this article, we will debunk the main myths associated with massage.
- Massage is not a medicine. There is some truth in this, because body rubs don’t cure the disease completely. But it’s able to bring such benefits:
- recover after surgery;
- repair the effects of trauma;
- cure diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- clear the respiratory tract and eliminate cough;
- relieve pain (especially headache).
As a rule, the completed course is able to improve the well-being and general condition of the patient.
- Healthy people don’t need massages. This is not true. A general strengthening massage is recommended to absolutely everyone, because it:
- takes care of the body;
- reduces emotional stress;
- relieves fatigue;
- improves blood circulation, lymph outflow, tones the blood vessels;
- prevents various diseases.
Different types of massage affect the human body in different ways, so consult your doctor beforehand.
- From the first session it’s impossible to understand whether the massage therapist is good or not. In fact, you can see it almost at a glance! You can determine this by the appearance, well-groomed hands of a masseur, and the presence of a specialized massage table. If the master is untidy or offers to take the procedure, lying on the couch or dinner table, then he isn’t competent.
- Massage is an intimate procedure, in front of a specialist you’ll have to completely undress, and this is embarrassing. Nothing like that! A professional does not require full body exposure. Only the part of the body which will be massaged.
- Everything hurts after the procedure. This doesn’t happen with a professional masseur. After the massage session, there should be no traces and bruises, and you should feel a pleasant muscle tone, as the masseur strokes and kneads them.
- Massage is a pleasure. Unfortunately, not always. A general strengthening massage is really pleasant, but a therapeutic procedure can also give discomfort.
- Massage helps you lose weight. Many people expect that several massage treatments will help them get rid of cellulite and extra pounds. But it only acts as a component of a complex process of weight loss, where both proper nutrition and exercise take place. With the help of massage you can remove excess fluid, thereby losing 1,5-2 kg, but it makes no sense to expect an effect of 10 lost kilos.
We have described the main myths about massage, so that you can take this procedure seriously and correctly.
