As the weather cools down, our bodies often feel tighter and more uncomfortable. Learn how remedial massage helps reduce stiffness, improve movement, and keep you feeling your best this winter.
Winter is here!! The season of cold temperatures, wet weather, sickness and discomfort in our bodies. Do you ever wonder why we get stiffness and joint pain more in the winter months? Can remedial massage help with this and how?
Our body tends to constrict our blood vessels when it’s cold, which can cause stiffness and pain to certain areas of our body. Having a regular remedial massage during the colder months will help increase your blood circulation, increase lymph flow and allow oxygen to your muscles. We need oxygen to reach our muscles so it can allow healthy muscle function and produce energy for us to be active. Increased lymph flow will allow your body to fight off any infections or bad bacteria, helping boost your immune system!
When its cold we tend to be less active and find our bodies become more tense or stiff. Remedial massage can assist with muscle relaxation by reducing tension and lengthening our muscles in the body. Think of a massage as a stretching session for your body. Massage will also help with increased range of motion allowing our body not to be closed off or have pain. Giving you the chance to continue being active in Winter.
Joint pain can be more noticeable during Winter months. This is due to the synovial fluid becoming thicker in the joint which can cause some of the following:
– decreased range of movement
– friction of the joint
– wear down of the protective cartridge in the joint
Massage increases the production of synovial fluids, allowing joints to have full range of movement and reduced friction.
It gets darker in the colder months with the days being shorter and there is limited vitamin D. This can impact someone’s Mental Health causing the body to become tense, in pain and feeling low. Prolonged stress could lead to chronic pain or muscle tension. Remedial massage helps relax the body providing warmth, lengthen muscles and reduce stress/anxiety levels.
Overall remedial massage therapy can help maintain body function, healthy muscles, blood circulation and reduced tension levels during the winter-related discomfort and stiffness. Whether it’s a full body massage or back, neck and shoulder massage. Don’t wait until you’re in pain, book in now and keep your body healthy during those colder months!!
By Asher Quigg
Remedial Massage Therapist
