Massage Benefits
Massage is the one thing that is good for the health of your body, as well as your mind, that actually feels good and is entirely enjoyable. Exercise, and diet are both essencial for maintaining optimum health. But they both involve sacrifice and work. Massage on the otherhand has profound effects on the muscles, circulation, immune system, and hormoneal balance ofthe body while being something that you can look forward to having done. There has been much research into the effects of massage. You can find articles published in Health magazine, Newsweek, Prevention, Fitness and several other Publications that have detailed the findings showing many of the effects of massage in preventing illness and prolonging a healthy life, improving the immune system, helping to repair muscle damage, improving circulation, and aiding in the recovery from injury. The effects on the mind and nervous system are even more impressive and as yet have not been fully comprehended.
Massage Styles
There are many different massage styles. Philosophies vary and range from the purely medical to the use of massage solely for purpose of relaxation and enjoyment. The one thing that most forms of massage share, is their ability to relax and soothe. No matter which style of massage you choose the principle outcome is a feeling of complete relaxation.
Massage Concerns
There are certain contraindications were massage is not recommended. These include systemic infection., certain forms of cancer, uncommonly high or low blood pressure (without a controlling medication), and being in the first trimester of pregnancy. Aside from these general contraindications there are other concerns that will limit the type of massage you can receive or restrict you from being massaged in the areas that are affected. These include any skin infection or lesions, inflammation, deep bruising, thrombosis, and osteoporosis. This only lists the most common contraindications. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor if you are undergoing any kind of treatment before getting a massage.
Outcall vs Day Spa
Outcall massage is the term used when a therapist comes to your home, hotel, or place of business. It is without a doubt the most convenient way to get a massage. But let's take a look at the benefits for both outcall massages and going to a resort or day spa.
Obviously if you are staying at a resort spa, whether on vacation or during a business trip, it would behoove you not to get a massage at the resort's spa. The luxury and accommodations offered by these large scale facilities will make you feel like royalty. It is a slice of heaven which will transport you to a place where bliss and relaxation, and it must be experience at least once in a person's lifetime. But most of us do not make it a habit to visit such places more often then once a year and so we are left to decide when we are in need of a massage, which route do we take, go to a day spa or have the therapist come to us?
The typical Day Spa does not have the luxury and accommodations offered by large resorts. However, they can range from full service hair and body salons, to a location consisting simply of a couple of small rooms with massage tables adjacent to a bathroom. The convenience of a day spa comes when you don't have a location in your home or office where you can be alone to receive a relaxing uninterrupted massage. In addition , if you desire to have several hours of pampering, you can find a day spa which offers a full range of services, from nails and facials to body treatments. In this case you can have several services done in one day at the spa, and have a sense of what it is like in the resort. The prices at day spas can run close to that of a resort, but usually they are ten to twenty percent less per service.
For both price savings and the comfort of not having to leave your home, as well as not having to drive back after a session, outcall massage can be great choice. Outcall massages can also be advantages when you desire an after hours massage. Most spas close by eight so if you have a day job and you desire a massage after working hours, outcall is the best solution. While working at Tansolaire, a day spa in Coconut Grove, I had many clients who after a massage would state, "now I have to drive home" or "I wish I didn't have to drive now". This is probably the greatest advantage to getting an outcall massage. Afterwards, you can stay relaxed in the comfort of your home. The prices are also advantages because you are not paying for the overhead of the spa, and your dollars aren't being split between the owners and the therapist.
We hope this has been a helpful tool in your understanding of massage therapy. If you have any additional questions you can contact Damian at theboss@massagebydamian.com
