The New Year is a time for resolutions, and many people resolve to get in better shape and commit to goals to lead them to better health. But what if you could invest in your health with just one consistent decision that supplemented your other commitments?

Therapeutic massage therapy can be a great way to improve your overall well-being, and it’s something you can easily add to your regular weekly routines.

1. Get a massage to help relieve stress and tension

Massage releases muscle tension, improves circulation, decreases cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and reduces anxiety – all things that can help to improve your health over time. Many people tell us that they feel so much better after a massage that they wish they’d started getting them sooner!

Keep in mind that therapeutic massage isn’t a “spa” type of massage. It involves active “bodywork” and intentional focus on specific areas which are in need of care and recovery. This ultimately leads to a reduction of tension in troubled areas so that you can continue to participate in sporting events at a high level of competition.

2. Improve your flexibility and range of motion through therapeutic massage

One of the things that keep people from exercising or doing certain sports is a lack of flexibility or range of motion. By getting regular massages, you can reduce this type of muscular tension and increase your flexibility.

If you are in training for spring or summer events, consider adding in massage to help keep your flexibility and range of motion at their optimum levels so you can keep a consistent training schedule.

3. Reduce pain in muscles and joints

One of the ways that massage can reduce pain is by releasing endorphins, which are chemicals in your body that act as natural painkillers. Muscle aches can be a common problem for people of all ages, and massage can help to reduce the stiffness and soreness you may experience after a competition or training.

Our massage therapist, Tracy Rupp, will also get feedback from you on where you are experiencing pain, and identify “trigger points” and work to provide relief. An example of this may be where you are feeling pain in one part of your body, but the source of that pain is from another joint or muscle group.

4. Enhance circulation

One reason your muscles and joints may be inflamed is because of poor circulation. Therapeutic massage increases blood flow to those areas which can help reduce inflammation that causes pain and swelling.

Enhancements in the circulatory system also means more oxygen and nutrients delivered to organs and tissues.

5. Promote better sleep quality with the help of a massage therapist

Therapeutic massage is so much more than finding relaxation. Try to think of it as an investment in your health. Research has shown that massage can help you attain more time in deep sleep. And we know that sleep is so powerful in restoring your body and recharging for whatever comes your way for the next day.

People with insomnia or other sleep problems often find that they get better rest after getting a massage. By making therapeutic massage part of your regular routine, you are providing your body a drug-free option to maximize the benefits of the time you spend sleeping.

Beyond therapeutic massage therapy – additional ways Rupp Massage can help you

Clearly, therapeutic massage is one of the main areas of focus we have at Rupp Massage. But, we offer many other services which can be paired with a therapeutic massage session or scheduled as a standalone service.

These include:

Not sure where to begin? Find out how our therapeutic massage therapist can help you!

Are you looking to make lifestyle changes and commit to a healthier life, but just not sure where to begin?

Or, are you a business that is looking to offer wellness solutions to your employees?

We’re here to help! Give us a call and we will intently listen to what you are looking to accomplish and help set up a pathway to help you meet your goals. We employ many various techniques to help professional athletes as well as people seeking a healthier life attain a reduction in pain and overall improvements to range of motion and wellbeing.

To set up an appointment,  please contact us via our website or call us at 317-223-1639. 

Note: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice