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One of the top benefits of massage therapy as an overall approach to pain and other physical needs is how versatile it is. Many people know, for instance, that massage is proven to help with things like stress and anxiety -- and down related lines, many people who suffer from sleep conditions like insomnia and others have turned to massage therapy with great results. 

At Body Balance Massage and Float, we're happy to offer the very best massage therapy services in Utah, applying our treatments to many patients in need -- including those who struggle with insomnia or other forms of sleep concerns. Why might massage benefit your sleep quality if you're in such a position? This two-part blog series will go over a number of simple themes.

Insomnia and Related Issues

Insomnia is a form of sleep deprivation that can lead to much more than tiredness -- it can also lead to a range of physical, mental and even emotional issues. Massage assists with both these areas, helping you get better sleep while also addressing some of the root causes that may be leading to these issues. Our next few sections will go over some of these root causes, and how massage therapy addresses them.

Stress and Anxiety

Some of the most common reasons people deal with insomnia trace back to stress and anxiety. For one thing, stress can be a major factor in how easily you fall asleep at night -- if you have too much on your mind or are dealing with physical symptoms like headaches or stomach issues, it's only natural that sleep will take more time to come (if it comes at all).

Massage therapy is an effective way to counteract stress, providing a thorough relaxation treatment that helps to release the body's natural "fight or flight" mode. It also helps to reduce other common causes of stress, like muscle tension and tightness -- which can make it even harder to fall asleep at night. When you consider your overall range of benefits from massage therapy, then -- particularly during a time when you're aiming to help yourself sleep better -- this makes it a great option.

Aches and Pains

In other cases, people tend to develop insomnia in the first place because of aches and pains they're dealing with. These can be related to your disorder or condition, yes -- but in some cases, they may not be directly connected (like if you have arthritis).

Whatever the case, massage therapy is an effective way to reduce pain, no matter what its source. This is because massage therapy can help to break up tense muscles and encourage a healthier flow of blood through the body. These factors alone make it much easier for you to relax, giving your body a chance to take a well-deserved break from the stresses that lead to insomnia.

For more on how massage therapy may benefit those who deal with insomnia and related sleep issues, or to learn about any of our massage or float therapy solutions, speak to the team at Body Balance Massage and Float today.

One of the key benefits of massage therapy is its versatility and use for a number of different people and needs. And while various massage techniques can be applied to numerous different areas, there are a few rare occasions where massage therapists actually don't recommend getting a massage.

At Body Balance Massage and Float, we're proud to offer a huge range of different massage therapy techniques, from Swedish massage and deep tissue massage to cupping therapy, prenatal massage and many others. While these situations are quite rare, there are just a few cases where we may recommend against massage for patients for the sake of their health and/or safety. Here's a quick rundown of these conditions, plus a word from our pros on how to approach these and related situations.

Active Infection

If you have an active infection taking place in the area where you're considering massage, we likely won't be able to work with you. While we take precautions against the spread of germs and disease at our center, usually by using disposable tables and gloves and wearing facemasks during treatment, there's always a low risk that you could get an infection from massage therapy if you were to get it elsewhere.

Not only is there a threat to our therapists here, there's major risk that massage could cause the infection to spread and worsen, causing serious health problems. If you're sick and not sure if massage is safe for your condition, check with your doctor first.

Following Surgery

Assuming all goes well, you can usually enjoy massage therapy about six weeks after surgery to give the body time to recover and heal after an operation. Even with this timeframe in mind, though, check with your doctor before getting a massage -- they know you and your condition best, after all.

Certain Skin Conditions

Certain skin conditions, such as dermographism (a phenomenon where your skin reacts to pressure by intensely itching and/or burning) can be worsened by massage. At Body Balance Massage and Float, we typically recommend against the use of any firm massages on areas afflicted with eczema or psoriasis, as no one wants to make their condition worse.

Active Cancer

If you're battling cancer in a specific area you were considering a massage for, there may be cases where this isn't possible. This is one area where getting specific advice from both a massage therapist and your primary cancer doctor is highly recommended -- massage in some cases may increase the cancer spread risk, but in other cases could be completely safe.

When in doubt, always feel free to talk with your massage therapist about what is and isn't possible when it comes to treating a condition you're currently suffering from -- we want you to get the most out of our services, not worry!

For more on certain situations in which you may opt against massage for your own safety, or to learn about any of our massage or float therapy programs, speak to the staff at Body Balance Massage and Float today.

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on tinnitus, which is a condition that relates to issues with hearing, and how massage therapy may benefit those with this condition. Tinnitus is caused by a few different factors, from noise trauma to medication issues or often from specific injury, but massage therapy helps reduce or even eliminate its symptoms while hitting at those root causes.

At Body Balance Massage and Float, we're proud to offer several massage therapy techniques that are often used for those with tinnitus, with Swedish massage likely the most common such technique (though there are others as well). While part one of our series looked at this theme from a broad perspective, today's part two will dig into some of the more specific ways massage therapy often helps relive tinnitus symptoms.

Reducing Muscle Tension

For many people with tinnitus, muscle tension only makes their symptoms worse. However, through quality massage therapy, we're able to address this issue. If you come into our spa with muscle tension reaching a point where it's affecting your tinnitus, we can help you relax those particular muscles and reduce the associated pain.

By targeting the cervical and upper thoracic muscles (for neck and upper back issues) and the trapezius and scalenes (for shoulder and neck issues), we help reduce muscular tension through the use of deep tissue massage, myofascial release, scar tissue work and more. As your muscles relax more fully, you'll notice that tinnitus symptoms decrease as well.

Specific Target Points

In addition, massage therapy for tinnitus often involves targeting specific points near the source of pain. These points will usually be around the ear and neck, and may involve themes like pulling the earlobe or working the neck muscles in a circular motion.

For best results, we'll likely want to use a combination of these two massage therapy techniques, which is very effective at reducing muscle tension and relieving tinnitus.

Mastoid Process

Another major focus for tinnitus relief is the mastoid process, or the bony part of your skull that sits right behind your ear. This area connects to various muscles in the ears and neck, and some gentle Swedish massage in this area relieves tension while allowing for proper alignment. This often reduces pain symptoms for those with tinnitus.

Masseter Muscle

Finally, massage may also focus on the masseter muscle, which refers to the main muscle that's on the outside of your face (and is responsible for chewing). If you've ever had a tooth pulled or jaw surgery, this muscle likely got very sore.

However, massaging this area with gentle Swedish massage can have an immediate effect on tinnitus symptoms. As with any other painful issue, ongoing massage therapy is typically necessary to help maintain the temporary relief.

At Body Balance Massage and Float, we're proud to offer various massage therapy techniques that are often used for those with tinnitus. To learn more about these or any of our float therapy services, contact our staff today.

For those who suffer from it, the condition of tinnitus is no fun whatsoever. Tinnitus, or the perception of sound despite no sound actually being present, is a major issue for some people, and can affect up to one in 10 Americans -- but did you know that among several quality treatments for this condition, massage therapy has shown some significant benefits?

At Body Balance Massage and Float, we're proud to offer several forms of massage that may be applied to those with tinnitus, including Swedish massage that's often used here. What is tinnitus, why might you have it, and what are some of the ways massage therapy may benefit tinnitus patients? Here's a primer.

Tinnitus Basics

As we noted above, tinnitus refers to the perception of sound -- which isn't present in any way. Tinnitus can be perceived as ringing, buzzing, hissing, whooshing, and certain other types of noises. This often leads to difficulty sleeping and concentrating for those experiencing it (or at least it did us!), and is caused by a variety of factors:

These aren't the only causes, but they're some of the most well-known.

Massage and Tinnitus Relief

There are multiple ways massage can help reduce tinnitus symptoms, or even eliminate them altogether. For starters, stress is a major exacerbator of tinnitus -- and as many are well aware, massage reduces stress. Furthermore, massage may aid with sleep, which can be a real challenge for those suffering from tinnitus -- and both of these benefits lead to greater overall wellness.

In addition, though not as well studied as various other forms of treatment, massage therapy has been found to have a significant benefit on the immune system. Additionally, as those with tinnitus have been found to have some depression and anxiety, massage therapy may also provide a degree of relief from those conditions as well.

While there are plenty of reasons why someone might want to try massage for tinnitus, it's important to note that not every form of massage is going to be beneficial or even desired by tinnitus patients. In part two of our series, we'll go over the types of massage that are best here, and why.

For more on tinnitus treatment with massage therapy, or to learn about any of our massage therapy or float therapy services, speak to the staff at Body Balance Massage and Float today.

There are a few outside actions or items that might limit the benefits you can receive from massage therapy, and one good example here is alcohol in high quantities. Massage therapists generally don't approve of combining significant amounts of alcohol with massage, and there are several reasons for this.

At Body Balance Massage and Float, we're happy to offer numerous forms of massage therapy to our clients throughout Lehi and other parts of Utah, from sports massage and trigger point therapy to prenatal massage and many others. How do both massage and alcohol impact the body, and why should they generally not be combined? Here's a primer.

How Massage Impacts the Body

Massage therapy is known to boost circulation and also help encourage healthier fluid exchange throughout the body. This means that your lymphatic system is more active and efficient as well, since lymph nodes work to cleanse the body of any harmful substances or potential threats to your health.

Think of how you might ache after a day spent outside shoveling snow, for example. By massaging this area and also drinking plenty of water, you might find that your body is better equipped to deal with potentially dangerous weather conditions. Even though massage therapy won't eliminate the cold or flu, it can certainly help your body handle stressful situations more efficiently and effectively.

Massage also releases toxins from your muscles. That's why you might feel especially refreshed and rejuvenated after the massage, since you're releasing any substances that the body is working to get rid of currently.

How Alcohol Impacts the Body

Alcohol, on the other hand, is a diuretic that's known to dehydrate the body. It also causes dilation of blood vessels, which can lead to a temporary loss of feeling and control. This is why many people feel dizzy after drinking alcohol or celebrating with an alcoholic beverage in their hand.

Perhaps most significantly, alcohol in too large a quantity weakens your immune system. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention claims that at least 75 percent of all infectious disease is in some way linked to excessive alcohol intake.

Why Massage and Alcohol Don't Mix

Here are some of the potential risks of mixing massage therapy with significant alcohol consumption:

For more on why you should always avoid combining alcohol and massage, or to learn about any of our massage or float therapy services in Lehi and other parts of Utah, speak to the staff at Body Balance Massage and Float today.

One of the most common needs for massage therapy today comes from people who suffer from back pain. Whether due to chronic pain or issues caused by specific activities, commonly sports or other forms of exercise, back pain is common among many people, who are often looking for solutions.

At Body Balance Massage and Float, we're happy to provide a number of massage therapy techniques that are ideal for back pain, from trigger point therapy to deep tissue massage, Swedish massage and many others. In addition, we regularly assist clients with tips and actions that will help limit the initial causes of back pain -- many of which come from mistakes made during sports or exercise. Here are a few of these common errors, plus how to avoid them and steer clear of back pain.

Improper Warmup or Stretching Before Exercise

One of the most common mistakes involved in the onset of back pain is improper stretching or warmup before exercise. This often occurs because of a lack of knowledge on how to properly engage in these types of movements.

With workouts or exercises which are very specific, such as running, stretches can be done after a brief jog or run to prepare the lower body and buttock muscles. These will help loosen them up for the next steps.

For exercises which require bending over and arching your back, such as deadlifts (or similar movements), it's important to stretch your back beforehand to keep your back muscles loose during the exercise. Stretching beforehand will also help reduce any residual soreness after an exercise is completed.

Incorrect Technique During Exercise

Some exercises in particular require the use of your back muscles to complete. Examples of these types of activities include deadlifts, squats, and other movements that require an arching of the back.

To ensure that you're exercising safely, it's important to use proper technique during these movements. Make sure you're engaging your glutes, not just your hamstrings, when doing deadlifts, for example.

By using this type of movement and technique, you'll help avoid unnecessarily straining your back while still completing an exercise properly.

Pushing Your Body Too Hard

Pushing your body too hard may also often lead to back pain. Pushing yourself too hard during a workout or exercise can lead to muscle fatigue, causing issues such as strained back muscles.

It's important to allow your body time for recovery as well as prevent injury by completing workouts at a pace which is comfortable for you, and with movements that do not lead to unnecessary strain on your back muscles.

For more on avoiding common mistakes that tend to lead to back pain issues, or to learn about any of our massage therapy or float therapy services for any kind of pain or discomfort, speak to the staff at Body Balance Massage and Float today.

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