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How Can Massage Help People With Anxiety
Published on: March 2023
Massage can be beneficial for people with anxiety in several ways:
- Promotes relaxation: Massage can help the body and mind relax, reducing the physical and emotional tension that is often associated with anxiety.
- Reduces muscle tension: Anxiety can cause muscle tension and tightness, which can lead to discomfort and pain. Massage can help alleviate muscle tension, allowing the body to relax.
- Lowers heart rate and blood pressure: Massage can help lower heart rate and blood pressure, which can be elevated in people with anxiety.
- Increases serotonin and dopamine levels: Massage can stimulate the release of serotonin and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters that promote feelings of happiness and well-being.
- Provides a sense of comfort and connection: Human touch can provide a sense of comfort and connection, which can be especially important for people with anxiety who may feel isolated or disconnected.
Overall, massage can help reduce anxiety by promoting relaxation, reducing muscle tension, lowering heart rate and blood pressure, increasing serotonin and dopamine levels, and providing a sense of comfort and connection.
Call Peter Kotsiras from Simply Therapeutic Massage for your next treatment.
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