Being a mom puts a lot of stress on a woman- both mentally and physically. Carrying a baby all day wears out my arm muscles and often gives me a kink in my neck. Following Shane up & down hills at the park kills my legs, and my never ending to-do list gives me a massive tension headache. However, I’m usually too busy doing all the things I mentioned to actually do anything about all the aches & pains!
Massages are gaining popularity as alternative health treatments, and for good reason. There are so many benefits to massage, including:
-Stress Relief: Massage can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, relax your muscles and increase the production of endorphins, all leading to a calm relaxation that can help with chronic or occasional stress.
-Improves Posture: With ongoing massage, the muscles are loosened and the relaxed joints have greater freedom and pressure points are relieved. This allows the body to relax into a more natural posture.
-Improves Circulation: Through the pressure that comes with massage, blood is moved through congested areas. The release of this pressure causes new blood to flow in. This also flushes lactic acid from the muscles. All of these things work to naturally lower blood pressure and enhance blood flow, which in turn improves body function.
-Fights Depression: Cortisol is released when you are depressed, and massage can lower it by as much as 50%. Massage also increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine, the “feel good” neurotransmitters that help stabilize your mood.
-&Many more: Massage has been known to relieve headaches, improve rehabilitation after injury, manage chronic pain from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and migraines, and even help with insomnia.
While most of us have a busy schedule, it’s precisely that reason that it’s important to pencil in some “me time”. If you’re due for some much-needed “me time”, be sure to get a massage soon!
When was the last time you got a massage?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
You know. I have only had one massage in my whole life and it was such a bad experience that I have never been able to bring myself to get another one.
krystal says
I’ve never had a massage at a massage studio before! I should add it to the bucket list.
Carly Bellard says
My hubby got me a massage at Massage Envy for Valentine’s Day. It was my first massage and oh my goodness was it awesome!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
I don’t need a single reason – sign me up! I had a mini facial on Saturday and it was brilliant.
Debbie Denny says
AGREE, agree! Just feels wonderful!
Karen says
I honestly can’t even remember the last time I had a massage. I need one though! I would love to try Massage Envy out.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
I totally need a good massage! Luckily my husband just bought me a gift card to the spa for Mothers Day!
Liz Mays says
I had one about three weeks ago and it was wonderful. All the tension just seeps away!
Louida says
I have never had a massage before because I always get weird out when someone I don’t know is touching me.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I would love to have a deep tissue massage. I have had a few massages and I loved them.
Amy Desrosiers says
I so needed a massage like last week!! I hope to someday get one from ME!!
aimee fauci says
I think I am the only woman in America that does not like massages… I hate being touched and it kinda hurts… My relaxation comes from just laying down w my eyes shut and no sound and no kids or husband… ahhhhh.
Jenn says
Amen. I got massages on a regular basis last year. Need to find a place more local.
Kecia says
I have never had a professional massage. I know they are supposed to reduce stress, but I hadn’t considered the other benefits. I need to look into getting pampered around here!
Shell says
I’d love to get a massage! The last time I had one was for last Mother’s Day!
Rachael says
I need a massage right now. I have had a couple recently for a problem I’ve been having with my neck and shoulder and it did help.
brett says
do i NEED a reason? i’ve actually never had a real massage. like, ever. maybe one day
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says
All good reasons! Also, it’s a massage…and it’s dreamy!
Janell Poulette says
Now I have so many more reasons to get a massage. It’s more than just a relaxing day 🙂
Chrysa says
I really need to get a massage. I have so much stress and I am sure a massage would help to relieve it!
Amanda says
I try to get a massage done as much as possible! I try to go once a month and it is amazing!
Artney says
I’m a runner and I always need a massage. I just received one as a gift and this reminds me that I need to use it!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I’ve only ever had one massage and it was a couple of years ago. I could really use one now!
Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says
I love a good massage! Is there a limit to ow often one should get them I wonder?
Christie says
I find it hard to relax when I’m so ticklish! I’ll have to give massages a try again
Tracey says
This is so true! I just had a massage last week and it was fantastic.
Ashley says
After sitting at a desk all day, I always forget about good posture. A massage always straightens me back out.
Keikilani says
I like all your reasons for getting a massage! I need to book one soon!
Lisa says
I tried to get my husband to take classes and invest in a table. Cheaper than keeping up appointments lol
Veronica says
I totally need no convincing, but thanks for the reasons. I need one STAT. I am planning one really soon
StacieinAtlanta says
A good massage therapist is worth their weight in gold. I’ve had one or two in my life that absolutely took me to a state of pure relaxed bliss.
Dina says
It’s been so long since I’ve had a massage. I’d love another one please!
Rosey says
You’ve convinced me! 🙂 I’ve never had one before, I think it would be awesome.
Tess says
I would love a spa massage! I’ve never had a professional one.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
I don’t need a reason or an excuse to get a massage, although I DO know there are lots of benefits. The first time I ever got a deep tissue massage, the therapist told me to make sure to drink plenty of water to get the toxins out of my body or I’d be sore the next day. I thought, “yeah! right!” haha. Didn’t drink the water like she said and for the next 3 days, I’d felt like I’d been ran over by a MAC truck!
Janeane Davis says
I have been seeing more and more schools that teach massage popping up. It seems the demand for qualified massage professionals is growing.
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I just emailed your article to my husband. I get a massage about 4 time s a year, but obviously I need to increase that number!
Marina says
Last month but then I’m blessed because my Hubs is really good at identifying pressure points. That helped relieve a sore back!
Joanna Sormunen says
I don’t need any reasons, I just want to have a massage, lol