Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Benefits of Massage to Aid Vacation Relaxation


Are you planning on a late summer vacation and feel as though the stress of the summer is just starting to catch up to you? Have you been looking forward to this vacation for weeks, and now just need to find a way to de-stress? Well, if any of these things are true for you, you may want to consider a relaxing massage when you get to your final travel destination.

Everyone that has ever had a massage knows that it feels good. Lying on a massage table with soft music playing and aromatherapy candles burning can be an incredibly relaxing experience. But, massage doesn't just feel good, it actually has many incredible health benefits. There is research that shows that massage touch can be a good treatment for injuries, help with chronic pain and alleviate stress and every day tensions on your muscles. Other incredible benefits of massage include:


  • Improve your mood

  • Reduce fatigue

  • Increase your circulation

  • Alleviate back pain

  • Increase range of motion

  • Enhance immunity by encouraging lymph flow

  • Increase joint flexibility

  • Lessen anxiety

  • Relax tired and over-used muscles

  • Improve sleep quality

  • Decrease stress and tension

Just one hour of massage can help to make all your troubles melt away, and start your vacation off on the right foot. If you are looking for relaxation during your vacation, you should consider finding a spa or massage therapist near to your hotel, or see if your hotel has a spa of which it is affiliated. Even better, some hotels and inns offer in-room massage by a Licensed Massage Therapist on staff. If this is an option for you, even better! Vacations should be all about relieving stress and with the hassles of traffic, airline travel, rental cars and planning your itinerary, the stress and worry can really build up in your neck, back and shoulders. To start your vacation on the best possible note, a massage is a very wise option!

If you are interested in starting your vacation out with a massage, there are a few things you can do before you arrive at your destination. Call your hotel or inn and check with the front desk to find out what massage options are available to you. Is there a spa located within walking distance to your hotel? Are there Licensed Massage Therapists within the hotel that can come to your room? If so, consider making an appointment before you go on your vacation, so you will be sure to secure a time that suits you. If you've been planning your vacation for ages and looking forward to the relaxation it will provide, don't forget to plan for that much-needed massage as well. With a massage to start off your vacation, you can be sure that your mind and body will both feel fully relaxed and refreshed; ready to start your well-deserved vacation off on the best foot!

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