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Massage Helps Relieve Anxiety

Massage Helps Relieve Anxiety POSTED BY ADMIN | massage | 24 Dec

Mental health specialists are now coming to the conclusion that certain alternative therapies such as massage acupuncture, yoga and aromatherapy can be productive easing anxiety and stress. This is something that is borne out by the American National Institute of Mental Health.

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Any of the massage therapies that help you relax will help with anxiety and panic disorder symptoms. Shiatsu which also referred to as acupressure which is similar to acupuncture without the needles, but focusing on similar pressure points.  One of the advantages of a good Thai massage is relaxation and the relieving of stress, therefore helps combat anxiety and other forms of panic disorder. In general whilst receiving an appropriate professional massage certain endorphins and hormones are released and this alone helps to reduce the characteristic symptoms of anxiety.

Anxiety is a condition that cannot be cured but can be managed with massage. One of the most effective treatments for this is an Aromatherapy massage  which has a strong emotional healing element to the massage and it helps boost your mood, reduces stress, anxiety and other symptoms of depression. Aromatherapy massage is a combination of gentle pressure and the use of essential oils. https://www.manchestermassage.co.uk/