{"id":11647,"date":"2017-05-09T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T03:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=11647"},"modified":"2023-10-26T13:36:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T02:36:35","slug":"5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Massage Therapy Improves Health And Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The most common reason for a person to want a massage is to address physical pain, however, the majority of people don&#8217;t realise there is a plethora of other health benefits that massage therapy can provide. We&#8217;ve compiled a more comprehensive list of the benefits of massage in <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/the-benefits-of-massage-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this blog post<\/a>. For a snapshot on the many ways people choose to use massage therapy, keep reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing\/#Pain_reduction\" >Pain reduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing\/#Psychological_balance\" >Psychological balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing\/#Improved_circulation\" >Improved circulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing\/#Joint_mobility\" >Joint mobility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing\/#Increased_immunity\" >Increased immunity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/5-ways-massage-therapy-improves-health-and-wellbeing\/#Are_You_Ready_For_Blys_Get_a_massage_today_Feel_better_tomorrow\" >Are You Ready For Blys? \nGet a massage today. Feel better tomorrow.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pain_reduction\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Pain reduction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Massage therapy is the most common treatment for back pain. Regular back massages are the perfect fit for those who work in an office environment or those suffering high stress or anxiety which can lead to muscle tension. The elimination of physical pain clears the body&#8217;s pain receptors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_balance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Psychological balance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The mental benefits of massage therapy are limitless. Simply scheduling an hour for yourself to relax reduces anxiety and can improve sleep patterns. Listening to your body&#8217;s needs heightens the motivation to take care of it regularly. For those living fast and busy lifestyles, massage therapy is the perfect way to maintain a sense of balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21098\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4957-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"massage health benefits\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4957-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4957-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4957-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4957-1024x683-1-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_circulation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Improved circulation<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Massage improves blood circulation through the various flows, strokes and movements. An improvement in circulation assists in the bloodstream carrying oxygen to vital muscles, eliminating waste and detoxing.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joint_mobility\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Joint mobility<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reducing pressure on joints improves mobility, flexibility and range of motion. Massage therapy is therefore a great physical therapy for those who experience inflammatory diseases, like arthritis.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_immunity\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Increased immunity<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Massage therapy stimulates the body&#8217;s natural defence system: the lymph nodes. Stimulating the lymph nodes helps fight existing infections and increases the body&#8217;s ability to fight future diseases and illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Research continues to show the abundance of benefits of massage therapy. It can help assist neurological diseases, injuries, chronic diseases and helps relieve the pressures of busy lifestyles. Massage therapy is expanding its reach and is becoming a key factor in neo-natal care and within care and hospital facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21099\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/D46A4026.jpg\" alt=\"massage health benefits\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/D46A4026.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/D46A4026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/D46A4026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/D46A4026-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The majority of massage recipients are aware of most of the benefits of treatment, yet they just simply cannot find the time to treat themselves. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blys<\/a><\/span>, Australia&#8217;s top-rated on-demand massage service, is the perfect solution for time-poor individuals. We provide the best home massages from Australia&#8217;s best therapists. The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/get-the-blys-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blys app<\/a><\/span> makes it so easy to schedule time for your health and wellbeing when you want, where you want! Available as a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home massage<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/our-massages\/corporate-massage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corporate office massage<\/a><\/span>, or <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/our-massages\/hotel-massage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotel massage<\/a><\/span> (for clients and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/professional-services\/concierge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotel partners<\/a><\/span>).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Ready_For_Blys_Get_a_massage_today_Feel_better_tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Are You Ready For Blys?<br \/>\nGet a massage today. 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