In a world filled with demand for quick, portable lunches and junk food, losing weight is a goal for most of us. But losing weight requires patience and dedication, and a lot of time! But what if there is a simpler alternative for losing weight? That’s right, a nice massage therapy works wonders for weight loss. Losing weight with a relaxing massage sounds like a dream, right? So, let’s look at some types of weight loss massage therapy:
- Aromatherapy massage
Aromatherapy is a common healing method used today. And it’s effective in massages too. Aromatherapy is a special kind of massage where special types of oils are used which contain extracts of flowers or seeds that reduce your cravings for food as well as making you relaxed and stress-free. This massage will also improve your energy levels so that you can carry out your workouts and diet plans with enthusiasm.
- Lymphatic massage
Lymphatic massage will tone your body by decreasing the appearance of cellulite. Your immunity system will also experience an increase, thereby helping to remove the toxins from your body effectively. It can also have a greater impact on your eating habits when done on a regular basis.
- Abdominal massage
Abdominal massage will improve the functioning of the digestive system and work to increase your blood circulation throughout the area, thus increasing the metabolism rates. This massage will help you to remove the excess lactic acid and supply more oxygen to all parts of your body that is similar to the oxygen supplied after a workout.
Here is how massage therapy can help with weight loss.
- Massages opens the pecs and releases the base of the skull, so the shoulder blades can slide together behind the back and the neck can lengthen. This simple process can transform a hunchback to leave a triangular upper torso with a proud chest and a long, graceful neck.
- When muscles disengage, surrounding muscle groups will work overtime to compensate, leading to possible injury and poor posture and flexibility. Body massage therapy targets the tension receptors around those muscles to reactivate them and provide the body a release. This therapy is a popular technique in the massage therapy world, but there's limited research on its effectiveness.
- Manual lymphatic drainage is another type of massage therapy that can be extremely helpful. This therapy aims to reduce edema and swelling, specifically swollen ankles, legs, and waists. Beyond the physical results, there is a noted increase in the quality of life due to stress reduction.
