Massage has some surprising psychological benefits which accompany the numerous physical benefits, who would have thought someone pressing into your muscles would feel so good! Massage has been shown to promote the process of mentally letting go, enabling muscles to relax and in turn promoting positive muscle function. Your brain has an amazing ability to respond to changes and signals from the nervous system to activate chemical reactions leading to homeostasis or balance in your body. We produce more of the good hormones and get rid of the bad toxins when we get a massage!

Hormone releases associated with massage are:

References

• https://www.physio.co.uk/treatments/massage/massage-for-client-groups/massage-in-neurological-disorders.php#:~:text=Massage%20can%20stimulate%20the%20release,can%20reduce%20feelings%20of%20stress

• https://www.physio.co.uk/treatments/massage/physiological-effects-of-massage/hormonal-effects/increased-endorphines-serotonin-dopamine.php

• https://beactiveclinic.co.uk/blog/the-effects-of-massage-and-soft-tissue-therapy

• https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/integrative-therapies/massage/

• https://www.massagecentral.com.au/powerful-effects/

• https://medium.com/thrive-global/how-massage-affects-your-mood-334663052773

• https://www.vjw-holistics.co.uk/a-good-massage-will-help-to-release-endorphins-but-what-are-they/

• https://modoma.com/the-important-chemicals-your-body-releases-from-massage/