If you’re stressed and sore, you may think there’s nothing you can do but take some over-the-counter pain relievers and plow through your day, but you don’t have to grin and bear it. Massage is a great tool for relaxation, pain relief, easing muscle tension and more! Massage therapy involves using different pressures, movements and techniques to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body. With a goal of slowing down your nervous system, massage therapy can be used to release stress and tension, provide relief from symptoms, heal injuries and support wellness.

Massages come in all shapes and sizes. At SOL SPA, our zero gravity massage chairs can be customized to your needs. You can control the speed, pressure, and areas of interest all with a touch screen remote in the room.

Here are just a few of the benefits of massage therapy.

Reduces stress and anxiety
That feeling of calm after a massage can aid in reducing stress and anxiety, a study found. Your body has two nervous systems: a sympathetic nervous system that drives your “fight or flight” response in stressful situations and a parasympathetic nervous system that focuses on routine and day-to-day operations that lead to relaxation and rest. A massage is thought to increase your parasympathetic response, which can decrease feelings of anxiety. (1)

Improves sleep
Getting a massage can decrease cortisol (a stress hormone) and increase levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters known to stabilize your mood. Studies have shown that massage therapy is beneficial for those who have insomnia related to menopause and congestive heart failure.

Lessens pain and muscle tension
A variety of studies have looked into how massage may help lessen pain like acute back pain, neck pain, headaches and knee pain. The results show that relief may be short-term, rather than long-term and in some cases receiving a massage multiple times per week had better results than fewer massages. (2)

Improves immune function
Can a massage boost your immune system? A study suggests that regular massages increase your body’s level of white blood cells, which work to combat viruses. (3)

Relieves cancer pain
For people undergoing cancer treatments, the physical and emotional toll is great. Many have turned to massage to help lessen cancer pain, increase relaxation and improve quality of life.

All of us can benefit from a massage — it’s a great way to improve wellness, help with pain and more!

At SOL SPA, the World’s First 24 Hour Day Spa, you can enjoy a massage anytime without blocking off an entire day with an appointment at a traditional day spa. So, get your massage on at the spa that never closes!
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^{(1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27464321/}

^{(2) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5032142/}

^{(3) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20809811/}

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Written By: Paige Stuart, VP of Spa Operations