The Importance Of Massage / Benefits Of Massage

Massage - A Remedy For Common Ailments (Contd.):
Depression: A soothing full-body massage, using flowing rhythmic strokes, will lift the spirits and dispel depression.
Digestive Problems: Massage the abdomen gently in a clockwise movement, followed by the lower back. This will help release any tension and encourage the digestive process.
Elderly People's Ailments: Common problems such as stiffness in joints, lack of mobility, poor digestion, and sleeplessness can all be helped by regular bosy massage. Massage the affected area, working toward the heart. Full-bosy massage will revitalise, and ease complaints.
Exhaustion, Lack Of Energy: A full-body massage will improve circulation, relax and revitalise the body.
Eyestrain: Massage the face, head, and neck to relax the whole area, paying particular attention to the area around the eye socket and the base of the skull, where eyestrain may cause a build-up of tension.
Foot Pain, Bunions: Gently massage the feet to improve flexibility and release tension. A little oil will help to soften hardened skin.
Headaches: Massage the back, neck, face, and head to relieve pain and reduce muscle tension.
Heart Disease: The soothing effects of massage can help reduce levels of stress, calming the entire mechanism. Consult your physician before undergoing treatment.
High Blood-pressure: General body massage can relax the body and encourage lowering of the blood pressure.
Hyperventilation: General massage can help relax the body, reducing anxiety and calming the breathing.
Infant Colic: Gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction and the back to release muscle spasm, improve the digestion and calm your baby. Use a little Roman chamomile essential oil in a light carrier oil to soothe and relax.
Insomnia: Massage the whole body or the back, as late in the day as possible. Use gentle, rhythmic strokes to relax and soothe. Finish the massage by stroking lightly down the spine, one hand following the other.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Massage the mid-back and abdomen to relax tension and soothe the whole area. A full-body massage or head and shoulders massage will be useful during periods of stress which tend to exacerbate this condition.
Jaw Problems (clenched, painful): Massage the face, head, and neck, encouraging the sufferer to relax the face as much as possible. Pay particular attention to the jaw muscle itself.
Mesntrual Disorders: Massage the abdomen and lower back to relax the body and release tension.
Migraine: Massage the mid-back, shoulders, neck, head, and face, paying particular attention to the area around the eyes. The extent of the massage that you are able to do will depend upon the severity of the migraine and the sufferer's resulting sensitivity.
Muscular Aches: Massage the affected area to reduce pain and relax muscle tension.
Pain: Massaging the whole body, or massaging around the affected area, can help relax the body and relieve pain.
Palpitations: In cases where this condition is stress-related, regular, gentle body massage will relax and soothe the sufferer.

Benefits Of Massage (contd.)