Rest and Relaxation: Why a Massage could be the solution to your Sleeping Problems

Life today is stressful. Even without the madness of this pandemic breathing down our collective necks, the constant stream of bad news from the media, the need to be perfect on social media and the ever-oncoming weight of the day to day is more than enough to deal with. It is no surprise that mindfulness classes are so popular and sleeping issues have hit an all time high. The modern person simply struggles to switch off.

The Big Yawn

The average adult requires somewhere between seven and nine hours a night in order to be well rested. The reality is that most people get far less than that, and the sleep that they do get, well it isn’t exactly the most restful. With so many distractions and worries to deal with on a daily basis, most people have lost the ability to switch off and that in turn results in sleeping issues.

Sleep on the Job

This lack of sleep doesn’t just result in tiredness, it could well be affecting a whole lot more. Less sleep can result in a sort of fog over your thoughts, creating a distance that makes it harder to concentrate and make decisions. It can more commonly result in irritability, shortening your fuse and making it harder to put up with the smallest inconvenience. As well as that, it can affect your mood, driving you down and resulting in a more apathetic and often depressive attitude. For those who struggle to sleep for extended periods it can result in sleeping on the job, and increase the risk of injury or accidents during the day. A lack of sleep is bad for everyone, not just the person struggling.

Switching Off

But with so much going on how do we switch off? Some people opt for meds, taking sleeping assists in order to ensure a better night’s sleep. But for those who can’t really justify taking drugs, there is another, more natural solution.

Rest and Relaxation

Massage is renowned as one the worlds best relaxation therapies, creating a space for the body and the mind to let go of tension. But a good massage can do a lot more than just ease some aches and give you a little bit of space. Massage therapy is able to increase circulation, reduce overall heartrate and, most importantly, increase serotonin production.

Studies have shown that serotonin is used by the body to produce melatonin. This hormone is commonly thought of as being the sleep hormone, due it how is impacts the circadian rhythms of sleep. Through increased serotonin production and massage can not only offer you a brief period of rest and relaxation, but actually help to train your body to give you a sounder sleep in general.

The Best in the Business

While all massages will help with your sleep cycle in one way or another, there are a few options that have a particularly beneficial effect.

Herbal Compression Massage

This form, a combination of the aromatherapy and traditional Thai massage forms, is renowned for the level of relaxation that is can achieve. With many therapists recommending a full 15 minutes of recovery post massage, it is no surprise that clients atone this as assisting with their sleep patterns.

Four Hands Massage

A truly unique relaxation experience, this form is able to help even the most active mind to relax. Preformed by two therapists simultaneously this therapy distracts the mind and helps it let go. The result is a level of relaxation that leaves the client feeling refreshed and well rested.

Thai Massage

Therapy that has been referred to as passive exercise, the Thai massage includes guided yogic stretching. Through this stimulation of the muscles the therapist increases flexibility and overall blood flow. The active nature of the massage also increases serotonin production.

All of the above are available right here at Manchester Massage. Get the rest you need at last and book your massage today, it could be just what the doctor ordered.

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