Whether you want to work out those last stubborn muscle knots or simply relax and wind down, body massage is an effective treatment. Not only is it great for removing stress, but it also boosts the immune system and provides numerous other health benefits. 

A full-body Urban Bliss Putrajaya massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system – or the “rest and digest” mode. This allows the body to focus on the essential functions of the digestive and cardiovascular systems, rather than focusing on saving itself from impending danger. This boost in digestion means that your body produces more saliva, gastric juices, insulin, and other essential fluids to aid the process of breaking down food. 

The blood flow generated by a full-body massage increases venous circulation, which helps to deliver oxygen to all the organs of the body and keep your heart rate in check. It also helps to regulate the immune system and improve your immune response to infections and diseases, according to research. 

Studies have shown that massage helps to decrease cortisol levels and increase neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, both of which help the body relax and combat stress. High levels of cortisol can cause a range of health problems, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. A regular massage can help to lower these levels, as well as reduce your risk of a cardiovascular accident or stroke. 

Massage can also be used to target active centres of muscular hyperactivity, or trigger points, which are tender areas of muscle that can cause pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Using different techniques, such as deep tissue and trigger point therapy, a professional massage therapist can relieve these tension points. 

It is important to be properly prepared for a full-body massage and to wear comfortable clothing that will allow the therapist to access all the required areas of the body without causing undue discomfort. It is also advisable not to eat a large meal before a massage, as this can cause you to become dehydrated. In addition, you should drink plenty of water after a massage to help flush the toxins that are released during the treatment. 

Finally, when you’re booking a full-body massage, make sure you leave yourself enough time to relax and unwind afterwards. It’s not a good idea to book an important meeting, host a children’s party or undertake a three-hour drive up the M6 after a massage!