{"id":11100,"date":"2017-04-10T18:04:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T07:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=11100"},"modified":"2024-07-08T17:54:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T07:54:37","slug":"how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"How Massage Can Help You Get Better Sleep"},"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 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sleep is the body\u2019s ultimate time for restoration. The act of sleeping plays a vital role in promoting healthy bodily functions and recovering from illness and injury. Your health and well-being will generally be compromised if you are experiencing disrupted or limited sleep. But, you probably already knew that.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\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\/us\/blog\/how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep\/#Sleep_disorders\" >Sleep disorders<\/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\/us\/blog\/how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep\/#Combatting_fatigue\" >Combatting fatigue<\/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\/us\/blog\/how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep\/#The_brief_science_of_massage\" >The brief science of massage<\/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\/us\/blog\/how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep\/#How_massage_can_help_you\" >How massage can help you<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep\/#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=\"Sleep_disorders\"><\/span>Sleep disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sleep disorders can appear for several reasons, like excessive stress or physical injury. At least <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rah.sa.gov.au\/thoracic\/health_programs\/WhatIsSD.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one-third of Australians\u00a0experience insomnia at some point in their lifetime<\/a> and don&#8217;t know how to address it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21113\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annie-spratt-86KXmkRWAMA-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"better sleep\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annie-spratt-86KXmkRWAMA-unsplash-1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annie-spratt-86KXmkRWAMA-unsplash-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annie-spratt-86KXmkRWAMA-unsplash-1-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annie-spratt-86KXmkRWAMA-unsplash-1-1024x642.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Studies from Harvard Medical School have proven that\u00a0insomnia or sleeping disorders can be detrimental to general health. If not treated, the sleep-deprived will eventually experience a loss of concentration and lack of motivation. Often, prescription medicines are taken to counteract the problem which can lead to dependence without curing the issue. This is because there are so many underlying factors that may lead a person to experience insomnia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combatting_fatigue\"><\/span>Combatting fatigue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many people do not realize that holistic health methods, such as massage therapy, can help combat fatigue. People will typically request a massage therapist to soothe muscle aches and address sore joints. Receiving a massage has <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/the-benefits-of-massage-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">numerous benefits<\/a>. Relaxing the body and calming the nervous system are just two of these benefits. It is one of the most practiced methods in promoting sleep for infants. The use of massage therapy on adults to assist sleep disorders is significantly growing in popularity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_brief_science_of_massage\"><\/span>The brief science of massage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anatomical and physical ailments aside,\u00a0a study by the Institute for Integrative Healthcare has found that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativehealthcare.org\/mt\/archives\/2005\/08\/insomnia_seroto.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">people with sleeping issues lack positive brain chemicals<\/a>, which directly impact moods, appetite, and body temperature. Massage therapy has been proven to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativehealthcare.org\/mt\/archives\/2005\/08\/insomnia_seroto.html\">increase these levels<\/a>, which is the perfect alternative for those desperate to sleep, but cannot justify taking medications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_massage_can_help_you\"><\/span>How massage can help you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Taking an hour out to relax is a difficult feat for the fatigued with racing minds. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile massage therapy <\/a>is the perfect solution for this. An expert mobile massage therapist can visit your home, at an hour that is close to bedtime. Your mind and body will relax and you will be able to fall asleep easier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21114\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/david-mao-m0l5J8Lqnzo-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"better sleep\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/david-mao-m0l5J8Lqnzo-unsplash-1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/david-mao-m0l5J8Lqnzo-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/david-mao-m0l5J8Lqnzo-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/david-mao-m0l5J8Lqnzo-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/david-mao-m0l5J8Lqnzo-unsplash-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Massage therapy is great for assisting in overcoming sleep disorders. Not only does it address sleeping issues related to physical pain, but it also relaxes the mind. Mobile massage therapy allows you to relax and celebrate your own health and wellbeing in your own comfortable and supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the sleep-deprived, it is time to prioritise health and focus on self-care. A proper massage and decent sleep will revitalise the body and as each day passes, energy levels will naturally increase.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[\/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. Feel better tomorrow.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how-massage-can-help-you-get-better-sleep&#8221; text=&#8221;Book Now&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;40&#8243;][\/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 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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[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] Sleep is the body\u2019s ultimate time for restoration. 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