Massage is known to alleviate a wide range of conditions and symptoms, and it’s a tool we highly recommend anyone with depression. Today we’re going to take a look at how massage works to help individuals cope with depression and improve their mood.
Massage for Depression
During a massage, the therapist’s touch and the movements that are used help to calm your mind and improve your mood while also working to alleviate the pain and aches you may feel as a result of depression. Massage releases hormones into your body that can offer you an improved connection with your body and help you combat any mental health struggles you are facing. While we always recommend anyone suffering from depression consults a medical professional for additional help, massage can be an integral part of your treatment plan. For anyone suffering from depression, a massage once or twice a month can help to regulate your mood and improve your quality of life.
If you have depression, you may notice your muscles and connective tissues become stiff over time, which may cause pain and also restrict your movement. Massage works to relieve tension in your body while increasing your blood flow. Common symptoms of depression include back pain, joint pain, tiredness, and muscle aches, all of which can be improved from massage. On top of that, if you struggle with sleeping issues or fatigue, massage therapy is known to be an excellent solution for these issues.
Types of Massage to Help with Depression
At A Mindful Root, we offer a wide range of treatments, all of which can be tailored to your needs and preferences. During any treatment, a massage therapist will perform strokes and apply pressure to your body to relieve tension and encourage feelings of relaxation. Swedish massage is ideal for anyone suffering from depression, and it uses smooth, circular movements to knead your muscles. We also offer chair massage for anyone who feels wary about undressing for a massage, where you remain clothed and sit on a special chair. This is a great introduction to massage and offers a shorter treatment. Finally, if you are struggling with extremely tight muscles as a result of depression, deep tissue massage may be a good solution for you. It focuses on the muscles closest to your bones and the connective tissues and will work to alleviate the pain you may be feeling.
Regardless of what type of massage you opt for, at A Mindful Root, we will work with you to tailor the treatment to your needs. We offer both 60 and 90-minute sessions and will use various techniques throughout the treatment to target your areas of concern. We treat each of our clients as individuals and always offer a personalized treatment designed to target your specific needs. Contact us today for more information about how massage helps with depression or to book in for your first treatment at A Mindful Root.
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