Better Sleep Month

Better Sleep Month

 

Insomnia means trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep. The prevalence of insomnia is staggering, with more than 30 percent of American adults suffering from occasional bouts of insomnia and 10 percent of Americans experiencing chronic insomnia.

When it comes to massage therapy, an individual can gain an amount of benefits for insomnia. The major reason which causes insomnia is restlessness. The pressure and the trauma in today’s world leave a person with a restless state of mind and body.

The relentless pressures affect the nerves of an individual. These nerves can get so strained that even taking a nap can seem to be impossible to a person. Massage therapy can have the most soothing effect on the nerves and the restless mind of a person.

By having regular sessions of massage therapy there can be an increase in the production of stress-relieving and the pleasure-inducing hormones such as the endorphins. When these hormones are released in the body they provide a soothing effect to the mind. A person can feel elevated and at peace when these hormones are released.

Massage therapy uses the power of touch in relaxing the nerves and the muscles in the body. It can also help in countering the anxiety disorders that are a common symptom in people suffering from insomnia.

The toxins accumulated from time to time can be released out of the body in massage therapy. Thus, it is one of the best methods available for curing the insomnia.

Schedule your massage for the month of May for $10 off in honor of better sleep month.

30 minute for $15/60 minute for $30

513-765-9230

Stretching

 

Today I had a patient come in to see me with questions on how to stretch her calf muscle.. I thought what a great thing to share with all of you.. here are some suggestions and also some other stretches for other parts besides the calf..

 

Why is stretching important?

• Stretching decreases pain and soreness after you exercise so it’s important to stretch before and after. When you stretch your muscles, you send them a signal that they will be working and so they are more willing to move and bend in ways they wouldn’t if you didn’t stretch.
• Stretching improves circulation.  When you stretch out your muscles, the blood flow to your muscles improve which also is a reason why you won’t feel so sore after you workout.
• Stretching improves your posture.  When you have good posture, you will do exercises and strength training the proper way to reduce your risk of injury.  Most workouts require that you use proper posture so that you don’t strain your back or your muscles.  When you stretch everyday, you will improve your posture and your risk of back injury is diminished.

Want more information? contact me @ miracletouchmassagetherapy@gmail.com
-Heather Miracle LMT

Massage Facts

Some interesting facts about massage therapy.. enjoy :)

• touch stimulates the release of endorphins (the body's natural pain killers)
• touch is the first sense to develop in humans, and may be the last to fade
• massage before an athletic event, makes the athlete more flexible, enhanced speed and power, and less prone to injury
• massage therapy is the third most commonly used form of alternative medicine in the U.S.
• massage and bodywork therapy is sought out by a large number of people in age brackets: 18-24 (22%); 25-34 (31%); 35-44 (25%); 45-54 (22%); 55-64 (19%); and over 65 (9%
• by massaging and gently pulling on your ears – top, middle, and bottom of outer earlobes once per day improves your immune system
• a 60 minute massage is about the same as 7-8 hours of sleep to your body

more information on massage coming soon! if there are any specifics you would like me to inform you on just let me know miracletouchmassagetherapy@gmail.com.

-Heather LMT