Is any age good for a massage?
The benefits of massage have been known for centuries. A massage not only calms you down, but also helps reduce anxiety, reduce headaches, and help heal injuries. It is something that can be done at any age, and some practitioners say that the younger the better to begin with.
Baby massage is something that is taught in many community centers across the country. Bonding with your baby through touch is a wonderful thing, but your baby can also benefit from a professional massage. As with adults, a massage can help blood circulation and can help with digestive upsets that may be associated with croup and other baby foods. Soothing music and light touch can also help baby with sleeping problems, and of course relaxation is something that comes with massage, no matter how old you are!
During the teen years and early adulthood, a massage can help with sports injuries, soft tissue injuries, and the usual bumps and bruises associated with childhood. Once again, it’s a safe place to relax and release tension, accelerating your body’s healing process at the same time.
If you are an adult, you know all too well the stresses and strains of everyday life. There’s always something to do or so it seems, but when you’re getting a massage, life can be put on hold for an hour and you can kick back and let someone pamper you for a change. Massages help with headaches, ease some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and can help with insomnia.
As we age, we have more aches and pains and for some, arthritis has set in or an injury has slowed us down. However, it’s never too late to take care of those sore muscles, as regular massages will keep your blood flowing, help with daily aches and pains, and make you feel more relaxed.
Since massage therapy has been around for centuries, we know a lot about the benefits and of course the risks associated with it. It’s a safe practice for any age to reap the rewards, but as with all things, it’s best to ask a doctor if your particular ailment will be helped or hindered by a massage. For most of us, it’s a good addition to medical treatment and has all sorts of benefits for our bodies.