As I was helping to put together a web page on Stress and Massage this week, I was blown away by the latest statistics on Stress! Stress is recognized as the NUMBER 1 killer today, and the NUMBER 1 Health Problem according to the World Health Organization.
The American Medical Association stated that stress was the underlying cause of 80 - 85% of ALL human illness and disease!! It is estimated that American businesses lose an estimated $200-300 Billion dollars each year due to stress related productivity loss and other costs. Businesses that set up Corporate Chair Massage Wellness Programs in the workplace have the right idea!
What exactly is Stress? The best definition that I could find was from Angela Morrow, an RN, who said that stress is the body's reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional adjustment or response. She goes on to say that stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Divorce, Loss of a job, or a loved one, are a few examples of changes that can cause stress.
Currently, each week, 95 million American's suffer some kind of stress related symptom for which they take medication.
Massage Therapy is one of the best antidotes for stress and managing anxiety! The massage setting in itself, is geared for relaxation with soothing music, a quiet environment, dimmed lights, and often a water feature. Massage boosts the body's immune system, which can become compromised after long periods of stress. Tension builds up in the muscles, causing a decrease in circulation and nutrients delivered to tissues.
Manipulation of the soft tissue by a Massage Therapist decreases muscular tension, and promotes nutrient delivery to the tissues. By reducing your stress level, you will find that you have more energy and your outlook on life will increase.
Stress is Reversible!! Massage is a great way to take care of your stress level which basically affects your overall health level. As we head into the Christmas season where stress can increase, especially for those out there unemployed, or alone, take care of yourself and book an appointment with me! Consider giving the Gift of Relaxation and the Gift of De-Stressing to your friends and family this year for Christmas, with a Massage By Brie Gift Certificate!
Check out my new Stress and Massage web page for additional information and lots of links to articles about stress and how Massage can help!
Brie
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