Massages: good for me?
Massage therapy can induce genuine well-being in everyone.
Is it for you? For someone you know? Hard to tell? The following may help you...
An important reminder: regardless of your reasons, never accept to receive a massage treatment without having established a health assessment with your therapist.
"I feel stressed"
In a recent poll (1) study on massage habits of Quebec consumers, 84.2% of men and 79.5% of women polled said they were totally relaxed after a massage treatment. This same poll indicated that 94.7% of the men and 90.9% of the women who receive massages see it as a beneficial antistressor in their life!
Is stress a factor of your lifestyle? A massage given by one of the professional massage therapists at Myo-Massagetm is a simple, natural and pleasant way to give your body the relaxation it deserves.
1. Poll conducted by Christiane Lampron in the spring of 1997, for the Kiné-Concept Institute Inc.
"I wish to improve my sleep and make it more rejuvenating"
In our poll (1) on massage habits of Quebec consumers, 84.2% of men and 79.5% of women feel totally relaxed following a massage treatment.
The sedative and relaxing effects of a professional massage brings your body and mind into a state prone to sleep. The physical and psychological relaxation it creates leads to a more regenerative sleep.
1. Poll conducted by Christiane Lampron in the spring of 1997, for the Kiné-Concept Institute Inc.
"I suffer from muscular pain and tensions"
Massage therapy has very positive effects on the nervous and muscular systems. The action of massage soothes the nervous system while creating a sedative effect. In other words, it creates a calming effect and works against the pain.
Precise maneuvers that cover the tendons as well as the muscles such as in kinetic Swedish® massage, induce an optimal relaxation of the muscles.
"I lead a sedentary lifestyle and/or I wish to return to a healthy weight"
Massage therapy does not replace physical exercise. Although, it may become a motivation source because of the well-being it brings to anyone following a physical activity program. Massage activates the blood flow to the skin; muscles and all tissues benefit from massage treatments. In addition, massage favors nutrition and oxygenation of the tissues.
If you are following or would like to follow a program to lose weight, massage therapy perfectly fits into the scheme of things to return to a healthy lifestyle and general well-being. Exercise, a healthy and balanced diet, proper hydration and a positive outlook on life are essential ingredients to maintain or return to a normal weight.
"I would like to improve my blood and lymphatic circulation"
Massage maneuvers executed along specific trajectories at an adequate rhythm improves the circulation. The Kinesitherapy management School of Bois-Larris came to this conclusion following a study conducted in collaboration with the Health Minister of the Picardie region in France.
An improved blood circulation leads to a better nourishment of the tissues and increases elimination of toxins which can be a source of fatigue.
"I want to give an original, pleasant gift to someone special"
More and more people offer massages to their relatives or friends. Our at-home massage service may be just what you're looking for, call (514) 270-3977. Expecting mothers are very fond of massage treatments. The postural and psychological changes generated by the pregnancy create muscular tensions and temporary circulatory problems that may be relieved by massage therapy. Inquire about our Myo-Massage Clinic therapists. Many of them are specialized in massage adapted to the pregnant women.
