Can Massage Help Me Sleep?
Absolutely! If your child couldn’t sleep, what would you do? You would probably stroke his or her head or rub their back because massage is a natural and instinctive way to soothe and relax.
Massage Therapy Promotes Relaxation
All of us have an autonomic nervous system comprised of two parts: the parasympathetic and sympathetic. The parasympathetic balances the sympathetic. When you have a massage, the parasympathetic is activated and thus allows your body to relax. When you are stressed, the sympathetic is activated and you will feel the urge to fight or flight. So if stress and tension are the reasons why you are not sleeping very well, you might be relieved to know that one of the benefits of massage therapy is improved sleep patterns.Some people even fall asleep while having a professional massage.
Common Sleep Disorders
A sleep disorder can seriously affect your quality of life, whether you have sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, or the more common sleep disorder, insomnia.
