{"id":248479,"date":"2015-03-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/massage-benefits-for-all-ages\/"},"modified":"2015-03-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-31T07:00:00","slug":"massage-benefits-for-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/massage-benefits-for-all-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Beneficios del masaje para todas las edades."},"content":{"rendered":"

Por Nina Fisher | Terapeuta de masaje licenciada en\u00a0Centro de bienestar y masajes Bodhi<\/a><\/p>\n

“The body is precious.\u00a0 <\/span>It is our vehicle for awakening.\u00a0 <\/span>Treat it with care.”<\/em>\u00a0 <\/span>-Buddha<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Nina<\/a>
pescador nina | Centro de bienestar y masajes Bodhi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’ve ever received a professional therapeutic massage, you will not be surprised by this article.\u00a0 <\/span>The benefits of massage have been documented and experienced for thousands of years.\u00a0 <\/span>Many people consider it a luxury, however if you ask my clients, they consider it a necessity.\u00a0 <\/span>Our bodies are an intelligent, complicated network of muscles, bones, organs, nerves, and connective tissue.\u00a0 <\/span>When we tune into our unique rhythms and constitution, we are able to identify troubled areas, prevent many future complications, and rejuvenate our attitudes towards day-to-day life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the thing…\u00a0 <\/span>Massage is good for ALL ages. <\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mujeres embarazadas<\/b> testify that prenatal massage helps reduce fatigue and tension that often builds during pregnancy.\u00a0 <\/span>Within 20 seconds of a massage session mom (and baby) release oxytocin, a “bonding hormone” building trust and empathy between mother and child.\u00a0 <\/span>Massage also slows cortisol, the stress hormone.\u00a0 <\/span>One client reported a nearly “pain-free” delivery, attributing it to receiving massage treatments weekly for her second and third trimester.\u00a0 <\/span>When the baby was 6 months old, I got to meet her.\u00a0 <\/span>She typically didn’t take kindly to strangers but immediately recognized my voice and crawled into my arms.<\/span><\/p>\n

In infancy<\/b>\u00a0bonding continues to be essential.\u00a0 <\/span>We need touch from the moment we enter the world and we need it often.\u00a0 <\/span>Studies show babies who are denied touch experience less nutritional absorption and have longer hospital stays and general complications.\u00a0 <\/span>Our physiological and emotional health are dependent on our first tactile interactions with our families and the medical team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Toddlers<\/b> tend to display less hyperactivity and better sleep patterns when massaged regularly.\u00a0 <\/span>More sleep for toddlers means more sleep for mom and dad… everyone’s happy!\u00a0 <\/span>If we start at a young age developing body-awareness, we can better recognize positive and negative touch later in life.\u00a0 <\/span>Asking permission is crucial, we want the child to know they have a voice for what\u2019s happening in their personal space.\u00a0 <\/span>Massage builds confidence and continues to encourage trust with our parents and caregivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adolescence<\/b> can be difficult, and even stressful for most youth.\u00a0 <\/span>Peer and academic pressures are a lot for anyone to handle, let alone a 10 year old.\u00a0 <\/span>Unfortunately, by this age many of us have experienced some sort of traumatic situation.\u00a0 <\/span>Appropriate and consistent touch reduces some of the anxieties and psychological effects these traumas hold.\u00a0 <\/span>Boundaries are a life-long process to understand, it’s important to start empowering our children early, so that they can navigate through life’s rough waters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adulthood.\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>I’m guessing most of my readers fall into this category.\u00a0 <\/span>The research all points to yes for therapeutic bodywork.\u00a0 <\/span>Improve your digestion, mental clarity, sleep patterns and general well-being. Getting on a regular massage schedule keeps you on track with your day to day responsibilities.\u00a0 <\/span>Read my previous article titled “Reignite the Artist Within.<\/a>“\u00a0 <\/span>Honor your body and it will take care of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geriatric<\/b> massage improves muscle tone and mobility.\u00a0 <\/span>By this point all of us have experienced some kind of personal injury or emotional trauma that can inhibit our energy levels and general motivation.\u00a0 <\/span>Exercise and a healthy diet are musts at all stages, but as we age often we find it more difficult to overcome everyday aches and pains.\u00a0 <\/span>Bonding is still essential, as our body ages our soul continues to flourish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hospice.\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>Usually on-site, hospice massage provides added comfort and personal attention in the final phases of life.\u00a0 <\/span>Hands-on therapy can relieve pain, reduce medication side-effects and provide a sense of delight for the giver, the receiver, and the family of the person in need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through all stages of life<\/b>\u00a0appropriate and consistent bodywork provides countless benefits.\u00a0 <\/span>Isn’t it time for your next massage?\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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