09/10/2021 There are currently 85,040 massage therapists that are working nationwide. This means that there’s a therapist out there that can help you with an injury or relaxation. If you're someone that enjoys the services provided by a massage therapist, you might be wondering, "How often should I get a massage?" It’s easy to say as often as possible, but you probably want to understand why. Below we're going to provide you with some insight into how often you should get massages.
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
There's no definite answer for this question because how often you get a massage will depend on several things. It will depend on the type of massage you want to get and the area of the body you're going to have the massage performed. The best way to determine this is to speak directly with your massage therapist. If you're going to get massages frequently, you need a budget to support frequent appointments.
Why Do I Need to Get a Massage?
Here are some of the issues regular massages can help improve.
Sports Injuries There are more than 3.5 million injuries each year. Now athletes are finding that a form of prevention and treatment is using massage therapy and having massages performed regularly. Have you been injured recently? There are several reasons that an athlete needs to look into regular massage therapy, including:
Prevent injury
Reduction in inflammation
Lessen pain
These are just a few ways that massages can benefit athletes and reduce the time they spend injured, getting them back on the court or field in no time.
Reduces Anxiety Tons of people find themselves having issues with anxiety and the stress it calls every day. Anxiety can be caused by a variety of things, like stress from work or relationship problems. Getting a massage can reduce the tension built up in the body from the stress that a person experiences. During the massage, you'll find that you begin to relax more and more, and by the end of the session, you've forgotten what you were stressed about, to begin with.
Pregnancy Aches and Pains Women that are expecting a child understand that their bodies change drastically throughout the pregnancy. The changes that their bodies make can cause aches and pains, especially in their back, feet, and neck. Having a massage performed regularly can help make these pains more tolerable and reduce stress. Pregnant women's stress increases when they think of things like impending labor and ensuring they have everything they need before the child arrives.
Book a Session Today
Are you looking to schedule a massage appointment? If so, contact us today. Clayton Heights Sports & Therapy Center wants to help you find the relief that you've been searching for.