We associate a massage with relaxation and rejuvenation—in fact, who does not enjoy a luxurious spa experience? However, the benefits of massage extend beyond emotional and physical well-being. Massage therapy has been proven to induce better sleep, reduce stress, enhance recovery from injury, and diminish pain.

Massage is beginning to be recognized as a safe form of alternative therapy when practiced by a trained professional. Notably, massage therapy can deliver the following benefits:

Management of chronic pain conditions:

Chronic pain conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS) can be significantly managed with massage. CTS is caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist, leading to pain and numbness, and is commonly seen in people who perform repetitive hand motions such as typing, knitting, sewing, or gardening. It is also observed in pregnant women.

Massage can reduce pain and improve the range of motion in the upper limbs of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. It is also equally effective for arthritis of the neck, shoulder, and knee.

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain in the body and is accompanied by a host of symptoms like anxiety, depression, stiffness, and sleep issues. Massage therapy, either manually or through massage tools that make the process more effective and less tiring, has immediate beneficial effects in reducing depression and anxiety and alleviating pain.

Cancer patients have also reported benefits from massage sessions in improving mood and decreasing pain.

Improved immune function:

Our body produces natural killer cells which essentially act as foot soldiers that kill bacterial cells, viral cells, and cancer cells. Thus, these cells form a part of the immune response. The massaging action has been found to trigger the release of these natural killer cells and repress the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in children and adolescents infected with HIV as well as in women with breast cancer.

Reduces severity of depression:

The National Mental Health Survey of India (2015-16) reported that over 150 million Indians were in need of active medical interventions for various mental disorders, with 1 in 20 people suffering from depression. Massage has the ability to reduce levels of cortisol, a hormone triggered by stress, and increase levels of serotonin and dopamine, which are substances that act as natural antidepressants.

Helps in post-exercise recovery:

Physical exercise places stress on the body from which it needs to recover adequately in order to function at its best. This is especially important for athletes as early recovery is needed for enhanced performance. Stressed muscle fibers release chemicals that cause tissue inflammation and subsequent pain and discomfort. Massage is the most commonly used method to accelerate recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage by reducing signs of inflammation. Popular massage tools for sports recovery and tired muscles can be found here

Provides relief from migraine:

Headache disorders do not have a cure; patients are usually given pain-relieving medications to manage the intense pain and accompanying sensitivity and nausea. Not surprisingly, massage therapy appears to be the most common form of physical therapy availed by sufferers of migraine and tension headaches. It works by activating a “relaxation response” in the body which produces a calm state and helps the body to rest.

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