By Joan Hannant, Founder & CEO of The Soma Institute

In today's busy world, massage treatment offers numerous benefits, including relieving both physical and mental stress.

 

Because of the impact of massage therapy on cultures worldwide, it has a rich and diverse history, resulting in its wide range of techniques.

Even while there are still a lot of traditional cultural messages used today, modern science-based techniques are becoming more and more common to treat a wider range of problems and symptoms.

 

Why is Massage Therapy so Popular Worldwide?

Since more people are turning to massage therapy to support and improve their well-being, the field has expanded during the last ten years. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, approximately 39.1 million adult Americans (18% of the total population) received a massage at least once in the past year.

If you're thinking why, let's explore the impact of massage therapy:

• The benefits of massage treatment are widely known, ranging from pain relief and stress reduction to better sleep and immune support.
• Research has demonstrated that massage treatment can effectively reduce stress levels, as well as the associated weariness and depression.
• These days, it's typical for professional athletes to get massages at their training facility or sports stadium to help with blood flow and muscle warming before competition. Sports massages are specially made to improve athletic performance and recuperation while averting issues like running injuries and ligament tears.
• Massage therapy helps detoxify, promotes natural healing, and relieves pain and soreness by lowering inflammation, shortening recovery times, and enhancing muscular growth. It also supports chiropractic care, physical therapy treatment plans, and personal training workout and recovery regimens.

It is crucial to stress the impact of massage therapy, as it is an important component of your self-care regimen, regardless of your goals—relaxation, overall wellness, or comfort. But not everyone can provide you with a professional experience, so it's important to properly train yourself to be aware of potential contraindications, different massage techniques, and human anatomy.