During your massage, you will feel deeply relaxed in your mind and body, however your body is going through lots of changes. As your tense muscles relax, stiff joints loosen and nerves are soothed leaving you with a great feeling of relaxation and well-being, however more is happening within your body.
Each massage starts off with relaxing Effleurage flowing strokes which helps to warm the muscles and soothes the sensory nerve endings signalling to your body to relax. The nervous system is made up of a complex network of millions of nerve endings which relays messages from the brain to the rest of the body and these are soothed during the massage.
The flowing strokes work in an
upwards motion encouraging the circulation of blood back to the heart, helping
to increase and improve your circulation.
Our blood vessels carried vital oxygen and nutrients throughout our body
to cells, muscles and internal organs. Our body eliminates and filters waste
products, fatty acids and aids digestion of fat through lymph flow. Massage is a means to increase the lymph flow
circulation therefore increasing the elimination of waste products from the
body. If your lymphatic system is
working efficiently this provides a stronger immune system to you body. Due to the release of these toxins sometimes
you may get a headache after your massage which should pass within 24-48 hours.
Whilst receiving your massage your
muscles are stimulated and relaxed due to the kneading methods which are used. These techniques work directly on the muscles
and with the improved blood flow are nourished and fed helping to maintain
their tone and elasticity. Also this
improved blood flow carries away any built up toxins quicker and muscle fatigue
can be reduced.
On your fatty or muscular areas
of the body hacking movements are used to help with the breakdown of the fatty
tissues and tones and strengthens muscles.
These fast movements bring lots of fresh nutrient rich blood to the
surface and can feel invigorating. It
can aid sluggish circulation and is good for any areas of cellulite as it
breaks down the fatty deposits.
Your skin benefits by the
increased blood circulation which helps in the exfoliation of the loose dead
cells and encourages the renewal of new skin cells. It also helps with skin tone as massage helps
maintain the collagen fibers which gives the skin it’s elasticity and
strength.
