5 reasons winter massage is always a good idea!
5 reasons Winter Massage is always a good idea!
The clocks have changed, it’s dark at 4:30pm and the heating is on. Winter has arrived.
We are often a product of the seasons and winter can tend to see us retreating under a blanket and suddenly noticing little niggles more such as dry skin and aching muscles.
As we get less and less sunshine and fresh air as the cold rolls in, it’s crucial we look after ourselves - and winter is the perfect time to invest more in our self care routine. Hopefully helping us to emerge energised and butterfly like come spring!
Massage is a wonderful tool to try and help combat a wide range of issues that crop up in the colder seasons, from aches and pains, arthritis and even coughs and colds. So just how can Massage benefit our bodies and minds to allow us to adjust to winter gently, and look after ourselves when we need it most?
It can help combat dry skin.
Cold air and indoor heating can wreck havoc on our skin, and those prone to dryness and even eczema may find these issues exacerbated in the winter. Regular Massage with natural oils, and of course making sure we get enough water, can help soothe dry winter skin. We like to use an organic almond oil blend during the colder months to help put some moisture back into the skin, it’s always a good idea not to bath or shower until the day after your massage to really give the oils a chance to work their magic on your skin.
It may help boost to your immune system!
Coughs and colds and other nasty bugs have a way of thriving in the colder temperatures, doors and windows are more likely closed so we usually have less fresh air circulating in our homes and work places ( a good tip is open your windows every morning, just a short blast of fresh air can help!) Our heating systems are cranked up and this can help bugs and viruses thrive. Regular Massage increases your lymph flow which helps to fight off infections and bacteria and eliminate toxins more effectively. To maximise this make sure you are drinking sufficient water after your massage to help this process along.
A deep tissue massage can help fight help aches and pains.
Ever wondered why something like a bad back or arthritis can seem worse in the winter? The cold can cause your muscles, tendons and ligaments - especially those that support the spine - to tighten – exacerbating pain. In turn the cold temperatures can cause muscles to lose heat which can cause a feeling of tightness. Skin also appears more sensitive due to a restricted blood flow from the lower temperatures, blood vessels then constrict which decreases circulation.
Deep tissue massage in particular can help decrease inflammation by promoting a better blood flow and increased temperature, encouraging the muscles to loosen and help ease aches and pains.
It may help fight those winter blues.
A lack of sunlight, vitamin D and the financial pressures of December among other things, can leave many of us feeling a little more blue in the winter months. Its dark when we get out of bed and when we arrive home from work, we retreat to the sofa and Netflix and probably start eating things we shouldn't. Indulging in a little self care when we feel like this is crucial to our well being, winter is a time of reflection and nurturing, lets use that time to slow down and give ourselves a little break. Massage is a wonderful tool to indulge in during this time as it helps increase serotonin and dopamine production - giving us a much needed lift that can help alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety.
The winter warmer massage offer is a perfect indulgent treat for the colder months! A 75 minute blissful deep tissue treatment using warm organic oils, this treatment includes a back, neck and shoulder massage and then your choice or a restorative leg and foot massage, soothing arm and hand or balancing scalp and face. Leaving you feel warmed and revived, book your treatment today! £55
