Massage for the elderly, or young at heart has numerous and various physical and mental benefits, which results in the improvement of health and general well-being both physically and mentally.
The techniques used for senior citizens differ greatly from those used with younger individuals so massage therapists strive to understand those differences in order to better treat their patients.
This massage livens up the muscles and the joints, revives the blood circulation and lymphs, ensures that the body and mind are regularly exercised a little.
Massage for the elderly involves gentle stroking, kneading, and the application of light pressure on specific points.
Studies by the Touch Research Institute prove that massage facilitates communication and relaxation, and is therefore a proven effective therapy in the treatment of Alzheimer’s patients.
The manipulation of specific points on the body has also been shown to promote the natural lubrication of joints, greatly assisting in the pain management of patients suffering from the stiffness of arthritis.
Therapists administering a massage treatment for senior citizens are also trained to incorporate a variety of stretching in the massage session. The specific stretching technique involves the application of just enough pressure on the joints, soft tissue, and muscles to make the massage safe for the individual while still remaining efficient.
Patients benefit greatly from massage by gaining an increased range of motion, by strengthening muscles whilst reducing tension, and a better quality night’s sleep.
Those who partake in a regular massage have reported sleeping deeper and for longer, which allows the body the much needed time to heal, regenerate and repair itself, resulting in a better state of overall well-being. Massage also improves posture and reduces built up tension that may accumulate in the muscles over many years. This not only assists the elderly in obtaining higher quality rest periods but also helps them avoid and manage painful age-related conditions, such as degenerative disc disorder and spinal stenosis.
Numerous studies have shown us that the effects of ageing take place faster in people lacking mental stimulation and who engage in little physical activity. Further studies have shown a link between a reduction in physical activity to an increase in depression, which leads to many age-related diseases and conditions. Due to the connection between the physical body and mental well-being, any treatment for the aged should duly aid in improving the balance between the two.
By manipulating the body and stimulating the mind, massage provides the perfect balance needed for an individual’s health to thrive.
The techniques used for senior citizens differ greatly from those used with younger individuals so massage therapists strive to understand those differences in order to better treat their patients.
This massage livens up the muscles and the joints, revives the blood circulation and lymphs, ensures that the body and mind are regularly exercised a little.
Massage for the elderly involves gentle stroking, kneading, and the application of light pressure on specific points.
Studies by the Touch Research Institute prove that massage facilitates communication and relaxation, and is therefore a proven effective therapy in the treatment of Alzheimer’s patients.
The manipulation of specific points on the body has also been shown to promote the natural lubrication of joints, greatly assisting in the pain management of patients suffering from the stiffness of arthritis.
Therapists administering a massage treatment for senior citizens are also trained to incorporate a variety of stretching in the massage session. The specific stretching technique involves the application of just enough pressure on the joints, soft tissue, and muscles to make the massage safe for the individual while still remaining efficient.
Patients benefit greatly from massage by gaining an increased range of motion, by strengthening muscles whilst reducing tension, and a better quality night’s sleep.
Those who partake in a regular massage have reported sleeping deeper and for longer, which allows the body the much needed time to heal, regenerate and repair itself, resulting in a better state of overall well-being. Massage also improves posture and reduces built up tension that may accumulate in the muscles over many years. This not only assists the elderly in obtaining higher quality rest periods but also helps them avoid and manage painful age-related conditions, such as degenerative disc disorder and spinal stenosis.
Numerous studies have shown us that the effects of ageing take place faster in people lacking mental stimulation and who engage in little physical activity. Further studies have shown a link between a reduction in physical activity to an increase in depression, which leads to many age-related diseases and conditions. Due to the connection between the physical body and mental well-being, any treatment for the aged should duly aid in improving the balance between the two.
By manipulating the body and stimulating the mind, massage provides the perfect balance needed for an individual’s health to thrive.
Your therapist will bring everything.
“Massage has had a positive effect of every medical condition we've looked at."
(Tiffany Field, PhD,
Director, Touch Research Institute, University of Miamy)
(Tiffany Field, PhD,
Director, Touch Research Institute, University of Miamy)
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