Healthy Living Blog

Massage Relaxes The Mind and Body

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:32:00 GMT

For those with a cancer diagnosis, the healing touch of massage can make a world of difference. Massage not only provides them with a safe and comforting source of human contact, which is vital for everyone to have in order to thrive, but it can also have medical benefits as well.

Massage can help improve blood circulation and equalize blood pressure in the body. It also promotes relaxation, can help with pain, fatigue and even nausea. On an emotional level, massage can be very nurturing. Rather than the fearful reaction a cancer patient might get in other social situations, a massage therapist offers acceptance of the physical body and it's limitations while helping their clients to experience a more pleasant physical reality.

There are obviously certain limitations and contraindications to massage when it comes to cancer, such as in the case of radiated tissue which will have increased sensitivity for a period of time after the radiation.

In such cases, as well as across the board, a reflexology-focused foot or hand massage can be extremely beneficial. These can both be used safely on hospitalized patients as well as during treatments such as chemotherapy to relieve some of the side effects. Through reflexology, trigger points in the hands and feet can be used to nourish and encourage homeostasis in organ systems throughout the body.

Massage can go a long way in complimenting traditional cancer treatments. On a physical level, massage can work to relieve pain and promote healing in the body. On a emotional and spiritual level, massage can be used to help people release emotions they are holding in, as well as give a comfortable emotional and social space for that person to experience therapeutic touch.

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