Massages can be enjoyed at any time of the year. However, it is very beneficial in cold weather. Here are seven reasons why you should
book a regular massage during winter season.
1. Boost Your Immune System with Massage
Massage increase lymphatic flow, fights infections and bacteria during cold and flu season, and boosts your immune system!
2. Increased Circulation
Lower temperatures cause the blood vessels to constrict, decreasing blood circulation and increasing blood pressure.
3. Help with Joint Mobility and Stiffness
Cold weather can cause discomfort, pain and arthritis. Regular massage improves blood circulation, naturally lowers blood pressure, raises body temperature and improves body function.
4. Keep away the Winter Blues
Massage helps boost serotonin levels in the body. Shorter days, colder weather and lack of vitamin D can make you feel depressed. Massage reduces stress and helps with anxiety and depression.
5. Improve Skin Health and help prevent dehydration
Dry winter air, stormy winds, and scorching heat can quickly dry out your skin. Massage therapy has been shown to improve skin hydration during these dry winter months. Not only can our oils and lotions help, but massage can also help stimulate collagen production in your skin, which can lead to dryness and cracking.
6. Help Keep Those Winter Kilos Off
Massage not only improves blood circulation, but also improves metabolism! A good massage can really boost your circulation.By supporting blood flow throughout the body, the supply of nutrients is maintained at optimal levels and tissue metabolism occurs at a healthy pace.
7. Help Maintain Fitness and Flexibility
As the cold weather begins to roll in, it's hard to find exercise or motivation to train. While many of us prefer a warm bed to avoid injury, staying active during the winter months is extremely important. With all of the above benefits, a massage will ensure your joints are working properly, your muscles are stretched and hydrated, and you can maintain peak levels of health, fitness and well-being during the colder months. As with any machine we own, it's important to take care of your body. Choosing the right therapist to do your massage is also essential, and it's better to consult with a professional therapist. In
Sophia’s Health Massage, you can find several kinds of massage, remedial, relaxation, deep tissue massage or even waxing. If you don't know which massage you need,
Sophia’s Health Massage therapist will help you decide it.
