Massage...what you should know

 

It's almost spring again and with the warmth and sunshine come spring cleaning and outdoor activities; from that extra long walk with the dog, to the first spring golf game, fishing, surfing and gardening.   

The massage team at Sage Salon & Spa would like to remind you about the importance of proper stretching before rushing into our weekend warrior activities.  Simple stretches, without bouncing, and a few deep cleansing breaths can make the difference between a great weekend and one on the couch with the heating pad.  If you do find that you have overexerted yourself-don't forget that massage is a great way to reduce recovery time.  

We are also beginning marathon and triathlon season.  For all the runners, bikers and swimmers it especially important to flush out the lactic acid from your muscles after your training.  Massage is a great way to decrease inflammation throughout the body.

A few other reasons to consider massage:

• A University of Auckland (New Zealand) randomized controlled trial found that massage decreased migraine frequency, improved sleep quality, and induced heart rate and cortisol decreases, for migraine patients. 
• A University of Göteborg (Sweden) randomized controlled trial found massage significantly reduces nausea in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. 
• A follow-up study by Cedars Sinai Medical Center on the effect of REPEATED (as opposed to a single session) of Swedish massage (vs. a light touch control), found that 5 weeks of weekly Swedish massage increased circulating lymphocytes (white blood cells that defend the body from disease) and decreased mitogen-stimulated cytokine production. While ongoing twice-weekly massage further decreased stress hormone cortisol and hormone AVP (neuroendocrine stress measures), the results also suggested it may slightly increase pro-inflammatory cytokines. Conclusion: Swedish massage (vs. light touch) creates sustained, cumulative, positive biological changes that last for several days or a week, but they differ significantly based on the frequency of sessions. 

Make your appointment today to take advantage of  these benefits, it's not just about relaxation anymore.

In Health,

The Sage Salon & Spa Massage Team

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