Massage Therapy for the Elderly

Massage therapy is used to alleviate body pain and joint aches for elderly citizens. It systematically manipulates the different soft tissues of the body including the muscles, organs and tendons. Geriatric massage is specifically designed for senior citizens, involving tender, gentle strokes suitable for an aging body. Senior's massage targets mainly the hands and legs, where majority of the pain is located, and requires very little movement from the elderly.

Geriatric massages include stimulating, loving movements such as rubbing, tapping, rolling, pressing, kneading and feather touch. The main purpose of a massage is to relax each and every part of the body, which in turn alleviates the pain. Massage therapy has several benefits, and no side effects. Massage significantly reduces anxiety and lowers stress-generating hormones. It can diminish stiffness of the body, and eliminate fatigue, depression and insomnia. Frequent massage can increase immunity, especially for HIV patients, and rid the body of toxic waste. Toxic substances, such as lactic and uric acid present within the muscles, are released and ejected from the body. Massage therapy increases blood circulation by warming up the body using repetitive strokes.

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The Power of Touch

The Power of Touch

Since ancient times, people have understood that touch has profound physical and emotional effects. Premature babies thrive when they have frequent skin-to-skin contact with their parents. A famous Chinese sage once said that the key to long life is a daily massage. Being close to loved ones relieves stress and enforces positive feelings. It makes sense, then, that massaging your partner is the perfect way to keep your romantic relationship strong.

Massage oils are an indispensable part of a good massage for several reasons. The most obvious of these is that they reduce friction, allowing the recipient to have a more enjoyable experience. Also, the oils are absorbed by the skin along with any beneficial nutrients they contain. While massaging improves circulation and revives the skin from the inside, the oil moisturizes it from without. Certain fragrances are believed to promote feelings of passion, which makes them ideal ingredients in a massage oil. In short, a combination of physical and mental benefits makes massage oil the perfect way to enhance even the coldest love life.

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