The health benefits of massage are AMAZING, but the benefits go beyond skin deep. Whether you are recovering from an injury, winding down from a long day, or preparing for an intense workout, an Infinity Massage Chair can give you head-to-toe relief whenever you need it. We’ve listed a few of the top benefits below:
Boost Immunity
Research indicates that massage may naturally strengthen the immune system by increasing the activity level of the body’s white blood cells, which fight viruses. Regular massage can help flush toxins by increasing blood flow throughout the body.
Reduce Stress and Anxiety While Increasing Productivity and Alertness
Research shows that massage reduces stress on physical and psychological levels by lowering heart rate, blood pressure, cortisol levels, and insulin levels. Serotonin and dopamine are also released, which helps the body overcome chronic or habitual as well as acute or short term stress. Just 10 minutes of massage can trigger the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS), and increase the heart rate variability which can lead to a greater feeling of relaxation.
Improve Your Mood
Massage also increases the production of endorphins, your body’s natural “feel good” chemical. This helps balance your body’s mood and more.
Sleep Better
Studies show approx. 50-70 million Americans experience sleep issues. Research indicates that massage therapy can improve sleep. As noted above, massage therapy boosts serotonin levels, which the brain can convert to the sleep hormone, melatonin. So enjoy your chair pre-bedtime for a blissful night’s sleep!
Improve Cardiovascular Health
Decades of research shows massage can serve as a powerful complementary treatment for lowering stress (as mentioned above) and blood pressure, two major contributors of heart disease. In fact, massage has been shown to acutely reduce blood pressure and heart rate in hypertensive women. Another study found that massage therapy may reduce pain, anxiety and muscular tension in cardiac surgery patients.
Manage Lower Back Pain
According to the American Chiropractic Association, lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Approximately one in ten people have it, and for many who develop back pain, it becomes a chronic condition.
A recent study found that massage may provide lasting relief for chronic lower back pain, according to research published in the journal Pain Medicine. Researchers looked at 104 people with persistent back pain who were referred by their doctors to licensed massage therapists. They went to 10 sessions over 12 weeks, and the practitioners were free to design massage programs that were individual to the patients, rather than all using the same technique.
Lessen Headaches
Tension headaches are often caused by poor posture, a sore back or tight neck, or constantly straining your eyes. Massage improves blood flow and loosen tight muscles to reduce that pain and tension. A study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience found that massage reduces distress symptoms, pain, and sleep disturbances. Subjects in the study also experienced more headache free days and showed an increase in serotonin levels.
Spark Creativity
By helping you relax and giving you a moment to pause, massage opens your mind. You can think more clearly and get a better picture of the project at hand or the problem you’re trying to solve. This is another massage benefit linked to the release of the hormones serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, and the decrease of the stress hormone cortisol.
Be More Mobile
Massage therapy has been proven to improve flexibility and range of motion by working on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints. It also stimulates blood flow. This keeps your joints more fluid and less prone to injury.
Massage isn’t just a luxury anymore, its a necessity. Owning your own massage chair is a convenient way to integrate daily massage into your life. It’s a natural pain reliever — whenever you need it, in the comfort of home, no appointment necessary.
Originally posted on January 18th, 2022 on the Infinity Massage Chairs blog by the Infinity Massage Brand team
