Getting a massage is very relaxing not only for the body but for our minds too. It can be a way of de-stressing ourselves or pampering ourselves. Many times, a massage can treat different kinds of health problems too.
It is best to get a massage from expert hands because they use multiple techniques to target your problem areas and to relax your muscles. But you can also massage yourself in case nothing is available.
How frequently can you get a massage? – If this is your question then let us tell you that it depends on what kind of massage you are taking and for what purpose? Do you have any serious injury or not? After verifying all the facts, we will be able decide the exact frequency.
About the frequency of massage your doctor or therapist can recommend it best but still there is certain information one needs to know before taking a massage and here we have discussed all the information that you should know about it.
How many types of massages are available out there?
Giving the answer to this question is a little tricky because thousands of massages are available out there. Still, we are going to name a few here, hope you will find your ideal one from this.
- Lymphatic drainage massage – If you had a surgery then this kind of massage can be helpful to you. As it helps to drain fluid from lymph nodes. For this you have to do it daily at the starting but after a few weeks you can do it only two or three times in a week to get the maximum amount of advantage.
- Deep tissue massage – This massagetargets tissues from deep down your muscle. If you have a muscle injury or had one in the past, then it can help you with that. If you suffer from pain, then it is ideal for you. From daily to few times in a week to few times in a month it all depends on your pain and underlying health issues. Your doctor can recommend it according to that.
- Scalp massage – Scalp massage helps you to relax and improve the blood circulation of your scalp. It can also help you by lowering your blood pressure and heart rate from tests. You can take this massage twice a week to get all the benefits and relaxation of this massage.
- Full body massage – Full body massage or Swedish massage is very helpful for releasing daily life stress. You can get this massage occasionally to pamper yourself or every week or month to control your anxiety and to ensure your relaxation.
- Massage chair – It is ideal for those who do not get enough time to go to a massage parlor. It can provide you relief from muscle pains and obviously relaxation comes along with it. You can use it daily as per your convenient time to get the maximum benefits.
- Hot stone massage – If you face muscle pain on a regular basis then it is ideal for you. Because, this kind of massage helps your muscle to relax and release muscle tensions. Also, it helps to improve the blood flow, it promotes relaxation thus relieves stress easily. This type of massage is expensive so you can choose the frequency according to your budget. If budget is not the problem, then your therapist can suggest you best.
We named only a few famous massages here. Thai massage and aromatherapy are very popular and effective and these can be chosen according to your budget. Other than these you can also get massage only for targeted parts of your body. Like, neck, back, leg, hand, head etc. So, go and pamper or treat yourself with these massages.
