If you have never had a massage before you may be hesitant to try one for many reasons. Possibly you are afraid to be exposed on the table, afraid to have a stranger touching your body or just not aware of what a massage entails.
There are many people who have found the joy and benefits of a massage out of nessecity due to an injury or chronic pain. These people experience the benefits of massage because they had an urgent need to address a problem. Don't wait until something like that gets you to a massage therapist! A massage can be the most relaxing, mood altering, body boost that you can experience in an hours time and the benefits will last several hours after the massage.
Keep in mind that reputable, licensed massage therapists are professionals and as professionals you will be treated with respect and privacy. You can undress to your comfort level and there is always dimmed lighting and music to help you relax. Once you have your first massage your initial worries of being touched by a stranger will go away. Remember this is just another form of therapy to heal and relax the body.
Different massages are good for different people and problems. Some focus on relieving muscle pain, others work to improve blood or lymph circulation and some are designed to just relax you. If it is something specific you are after then it is worth researching the different types of massage to make sure you get the maximum benefit. If this is your first massage and you are just wanting one that feels really good and promotes general well being then something like an aromatherapy or regular body massage would be a good choice.
The well being you feel after a massage is the release of endorphins which promotes a sense of well being and it allows the body time to switch off from day-to-day worries.
Be sure to talk openly with your massage therapist prior to the massage to address your needs - they are there to help you and give you what you want. If you feel like talking they will talk or if you want to just lie back and relax or drift off to sleep they will keep quiet and allow you to do this.
A massage could be just what your body is needing. Explore your options and enjoy a massage today.
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