If you’re searching for a massage therapist in or near Lancaster, PA, it’s wise to take a step back and think about what your goals are for the session.
Most people are used to massage therapy in the spa setting. While that is a great avenue for an introduction to the work, it is by no means the entirety of this profession. Massage therapy has a huge benefit to the body. Us massage therapists aren’t great at changing people’s perception of massage as just an indulgence, but much like exercise and other alternative therapies, expertly delivered massage is great a reducing severe pain, to general aches and pain, and especially overall stress level.
Let’s talk about stress. Stress is something that’s usually normalized in our society. Because of this normalization, we don’t often take into account how much stress affects our lives.
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According to the Harvard business review, 60-90% of doctor visits were stress-related. Stress compromises so many of our body’s internal systems. Managing stress with regular massage and bodywork sessions can reduce how often you need to see the doctor and significantly reduce pain and improve your overall quality of life.
You have probably experienced for yourself how long-term stress can impact your life in many ways. From making you short-tempered with your family and friends, decreased mental capacity, to problems with your heart and weight gain.
To ignore your stress is a recipe for negative effects in the long term. Massage therapy is shown to lower blood pressure, increase blood oxygen levels and uptake of oxygen, lower cortisol levels, and reduce anxiety and depression.
Our Lancaster clients who have committed to regular massage therapy state that they have more energy during the work week, more patience with work and family, clearer thinking, and significantly less pain. In fact most say they feel younger and have more confidence in their body as they age.
These kinds of results come with consistence. One session still provides great benefits and relief, but the real benefits come with making this a part of your lifestyle. Bigger commitment creates bigger rewards.