{"id":6862,"date":"2017-04-10T08:16:39","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T14:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/?p=6862"},"modified":"2017-04-10T08:20:22","modified_gmt":"2017-04-10T14:20:22","slug":"can-massage-help-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/can-massage-help-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Can massage help you sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Massages can Help Improve Sleep Quality<\/h1>\n

If its a good nights sleep you want then read on…<\/h2>\n

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You may have a wonderful job that you love, friends and family that you can count on, and get your daily dose of exercise to get that heart rate pumping.\u00a0 You may also devote some time and energy to preparing and eating fresh, healthy meals and snacks, and consume enough water to stay hydrated.\u00a0 You may avoid harsh, polluting chemicals and use only natural products in your home to avoid any nasty side effects.\u00a0 All of these things are wonderful, but if you\u2019re not getting a sufficient and high quality nights rest each night, your best efforts will be derailed in no time.\u00a0 Insufficient sleep is linked to a variety of health conditions and concerns, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and depression.\u00a0 Fatigued drivers are as dangerous behind the wheel as intoxicated drivers; they cause untold injuries, death and property damage each year.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a very grim outlook, but your sleep can be significantly improved by a number of factors.\u00a0 Having a routine helps (sticking to a regular bedtime and getting up at approximately the same time each day), keeping your room dark and cool, and ensuring that your mattress is in good condition can all affect your sleep patterns.\u00a0 Another considerable aid in getting a good night\u2019s sleep is having a massage.\u00a0 Having regular massages is even better; it sets up a precedent that your body can count on.<\/p>\n

There are several types of massage, and they can each have a different effect.\u00a0 A Swedish <\/a>(or regular) massage is gentle and uses long strokes, circular patterns, vibration, kneading and tapping to help the patient relax.\u00a0 Deep tissue massage may not be as relaxing during the massage, but this technique uses more force to get at your deeper layers of muscle and tissue to help alleviate damage from injuries.\u00a0 Helping to repair your body will certainly help you with pain management and make it easier for you to sleep at night.\u00a0 A sports massage is a lot like the Swedish massage, but it\u2019s most used by those who play sports to help prevent or treat injuries.\u00a0 A massage that will focus on tight muscles fibers after either the muscle has been overused or injured is called a trigger point massage.<\/p>\n

During a massage, your body will increase its serotonin levels.\u00a0 Serotonin is essential in the creation of melatonin, which is a chemical your body produces to control your sleeping and waking cycles.\u00a0 Several studies done on a variety of patients that suffered from some level of fatigue or sleep deprivation were subjected to massages and then their levels of melatonin were measured, along with sleep patterns.\u00a0 The study showed that regular massages (a half hour per day on average) made a significant difference in both increased melatonin levels and the quality of sleep that the patients were able to achieve.<\/p>\n

Besides its effect on our body\u2019s chemistry, massage is relaxing and can help a patient reduce feelings of anxiety and alleviate depression.\u00a0 These conditions both interrupt proper sleeping patterns and often are the reason that a person will lie awake at night.\u00a0 During a massage, the focus is on breathing and easing a person into a relaxed state.\u00a0\u00a0 Soft music may play, and aromatherapy may be used in conjunction to the massage to further increase a calm, peaceful state.\u00a0 The use of calming herbs like lavender or sandalwood may be applied so that the patient benefits from their pleasant aromas and their sedative properties.<\/p>\n

Since massage helps to work out sore and knotted muscles, it may be that pain reduction alone will help a patient feel well enough to get a pleasant nights rest.\u00a0 When discomfort in the body is alleviated, the patient can focus on other factors instead of the tenderness and hurt that might normally take their concentration.\u00a0\u00a0 Massage is a drug free way of dealing with injury and chronic conditions that doesn\u2019t offer any stimulation to a person who is trying to relax.\u00a0 Some pain medications are stimulating, and the sufferer may have to take several different drugs to counter the side effects of each previous medication.\u00a0 With massage, there is no side effect and the patient leaves far more relieved of pain, completely relaxed, and ready to get their sleep patterns back on track.<\/p>\n

Source<\/strong>: This article was written by Sam Socorro from Clearwells<\/a>. She has over 10 years\u2019 experience in writing health related topics and specializes in the health benefits of saunas<\/em><\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about massage and would like take one of our online massage courses then enrol today or take a look at our value holistic massage package.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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