It’s safe to say that most of us love getting a massage. It feels nice and relaxing to have muscles rubbed with oils or lotions during the massage and not only do you feel much looser, your body overall will feel better as you’re able to flush toxins from your body. You can get regular massages as a part of your plan for restorative care in Bergen County, NJ. Whether it’s because you regularly exercise, are in chronic pain, or simply need help relaxing. At Amla Healing Arts, I’m here to help. I can offer you healing massages that help to relax muscles and relieve pain. If you’re not sure how often you should get a massage, the answer depends on the individual. Read below to find out more.
Activity level
The proper frequency of massages often depends on how active a person is. If you spend most of your day in an office chair and don’t work out often, you’re not likely to need a massage as often as someone who has an incredibly active job or spends a significant amount of time at the gym.
A big part of restorative care massages is promoting healing within the muscle tissue. This is because our muscles break down as we use them during exercise and work. As the tissue heals, the muscle grows to accommodate for the added work that is required of it. A massage will help to increase blood flow in those areas so you can recover quicker and be ready for your next workout.
Those who are active with exercise, a physically demanding job, or sports could benefit from regular massages. Once a week or every other week is often recommended so you can reap the regenerative rewards of the massage. Even those who work a desk job can benefit from a massage once a month to help relieve strain in the shoulders and neck.
Chronic pain
It’s not uncommon to live with chronic pain from arthritis or tendinitis. While these conditions aren’t related, they can both inhibit your ability to be active. Often the solution to resolve both of these issues is strengthening the muscles around the area. This will help to ease the load on the tendons and cartilage. However, a massage that’s focused on restorative care will help blood to flow to the area and reduces inflammation and pain.
Those who live with chronic pain can benefit from daily massages to help manage their tendonitis or arthritis. While this isn’t attainable for most people, even weekly or monthly massages can help to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. We can always work together to figure out a schedule that works best for you.
Relaxation and stress relief
If you deal with a high level of stress regularly, you’ve probably already noticed that the muscles in your neck or shoulders are tense. A massage will help to relieve this stress and restore your feelings of relaxation. This will help to prevent muscle damage from chronic inflammation and headaches. Massages for relaxation are effective when you get them as often as once a week or even once a month.
Book an appointment
If you’ve been considering massage as a form of restorative care in Bergen County, NJ, get in touch with me at Amla Healing Arts today. New patients should call 201-265-1698 to book their first appointment. If you have questions or concerns before booking an appointment, you can also send an email at amlahealingarts@gmail.com or use the contact form. If you use the contact form, please do not submit sensitive medical information. I look forward to working with you and helping you enjoy the benefits of restorative care.
