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At the end of the psychotherapy session, you were suggested to try a massage. But what do massages and applying pressure on the body have to do with symptoms from the mental realm such as anxiety and sadness?
How do massages and pressure on the body relate to symptoms from the mental realm, such as anxiety and sadness? The answer is not complicated. It is enough to remember the physical processes that accompany stress, the cortisol releasestress hormone, and everything that takes place in its context “fight or flight” response. Sooner or later, the chronic stress he will make his presence felt through physical manifestations, such as muscle tension and the insomnia.
By targeting these physical symptoms, one massage can be the touch that will relieve the soul from the negative thoughts and intense anxiety, even that caused by pleasant circumstances such as an upcoming wedding, the first day at a new job or the arrival of a child. It is recommended by the leading Mayo Clinic as treatment for anxiety, depression and insomnia, numerous studies confirm this. According to relevant findings, everyone can benefit from the anti-anxiety effect of massage, from pregnant women and infants to medical and nursing staff in Intensive Care Units. One hour of massage reduces cortisol levels in the body and increases the release of serotonin, the hormone of happiness.
At the same time, those who struggle with their sleep will also win. Studies have demonstrated the superiority of the technique over professional counseling in improving sleep quality in people with mild insomnia. The positive impact is also significant for people with post-traumatic stress disorder, often vulnerable to sleep disorders.
The news was published in issue n.10 of ygeiamou magazine which was released with THE THEME on Saturday 28/10