So we finally made through the brutalities of the winter time, picked up momentum in spring and have arrived at a flourishing summer.
This blog is focused on highlighting what incredible benefits massage can have during the summer months and how it can optimise self care routines during these golden days.
Summertime is here and brings many joys. From relaxing on beautiful sandy beaches to engaging in full throttle triathlons, this is our time to shine.
Whilst summertime is great, it can have consequences for both our body and mind, much like any season throughout the year.
This is because after a sedentary winter, we go from 0- 60 at a rapid pace which can shock our bodies and this increase in activities can cause painful injuries.
This in turn has a negative psychological impact as we may have to cancel or reschedule events owing to soff tissue damage caused by overexertion.
As well as promting holistic wellness, a full body massage from a strong skilled therapist during the summer is an excellent antidote for combating injury and keeping both the mind and body in peak condition.
It can help in the following ways:
Promote recovery between workouts
As mentioned above, people tend to over exert themselves in the summer months and train with incredible tenacity. Although this a wonderful sign of nature’s vitality, it can take its toll on the body.
Massage throughout the summer months plays a beneficial role in managing recovery between workouts. This in turn helps correct posture, rebalance muscles and increase range of motion.
Reduces Swelling in Joints and Limbs:
During the summer months, because of heat and humidity, joints can become swollen and blood vessels expand.
This can have a a detrimental impact on somebody’s joints and cause signifcant pain and stiffness.
Massage can help by deeply rejuvinating muscles, fascia and ligament making them more pliable and facilitate a reduction in inflammation.
Elimination of waste products:
Being in hot weather can have a signifcant impact on staying properly hydrated. This can prolong the build up of lactic acid which can cause muscle pain and soreness.
Massages abilty to promote oxygen, blood flow and lymph around the body can really help eliminate these waste products making the body feel its best.
Promotes a restful night’s sleep:
Whilst summer is a great time of year, humidity at night can generate insomnia. Massage can promote blisful rujivanating sleep by taping I to the parasympathetic system which helps the body relax.
Conclusion: with so many bennefits, regular massage during the summer can really help people stay on top of their summer game. If it’s not already, it should be an instrumental part of your summer self care routine.
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