Impact directly on the cells!

According to a study of Buck Institute for Research on Aging , the benefits of massage extend beyond relaxation, because through caresses and deep pressure can reduce muscle inflammation.

In the investigation, published in the Science Translational Medicine , it is detailed that a session of Swedish massage of 10 minutes reduces inflammation and helps your muscles to recover after a hard workout.

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Impact directly on the cells!

The researchers point out that the movements that are made during the massage reduces the impact of proteins called NF-kB, which plays a very important role in the inflammatory response of the muscles.

In addition, the stimulation with the hands favors the recovery of the cells and increases the production of another protein called PGC-1 alpha, which stimulates the generation of mitochondria, useful for muscle energy.

 

More benefits of massages!

In an interview for GetQoralHealth, Ana Lucía, specialist in alternative therapies , explains some of the benefits of relaxing massage for your body:

Even other scientific studies have shown other benefits you get by giving yourself a massage:

 

  1. Eliminate anxiety: A massage reduces the levels of the stress hormone called cortisol and increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine, which keep depression away.
  2. Improve your sleep quality: The massage stimulates the delta waves of the brain, which are related to deep sleep.
  3. Strengthen your immune system: A study of Cedars-Sinai's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences suggests that massages stimulate the production of white blood cells in the blood.

For their part, specialists from Mayo Clinic They detail that this relaxation technique also helps to improve digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches and sports injuries.

Despite its benefits, some doctors specify that a massage will never be a substitute for medical care, so if you experience severe pain accompanied by other symptoms, it is best to go with a specialist. And you, do you already enjoy the benefits of massage?
 


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