Sunday, June 28, 2009

Tips on Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Massage Chair Therapy

By Claudine Balsells

Getting a massage should be a relaxing experience. Many things can impact your massage and the resulting effectiveness. In order to maximize your experience, I have put together a few tips to increase the effectiveness of your massage chair therapy. By making a few small changes, you can get the most out of your treatment.

Massage is about relaxation and recovery. Massage is the perfect bounce back after physical exertion or when you are under stress. However, to get the most out of your massage experience an environment of relaxation needs to be created. This will facilitate helping your mind to let go of its sources of stress while you get your massage.

The major aspect of relaxation is psychological. If your mind concentrates on the problems of the day, then it'll be hard for the body to relax. Stress, anxiety and other issues cause tension in your body.

Relaxation is a state of mind. If your mind is busy with its own problems then it'll be more difficult to relax. It is important to establish an environment which will facilitate the mind to relax and unwind. If the mind continues on a path of stress then it still holds tension over your body.

Perhaps the most important single item is to avoid interruptions. Once you get your mind in a state of relaxation, then you want to avoid somebody taking you out of this state of calmness during your massage. It is important to find the right time and place where interruptions can be avoided or minimized.

One of the most common forms of disturbances is the telephone or cell phone. Make sure you disengage your cell phone and remove any other phones which can interrupt your massage session. Interruptions will cause you to lose your relaxed staying in connection with your body. You will then take more time to regain the same state when you resume your massage therapy. Avoid interruptions at all costs.

There are ways to cut out the ambient or background noise. Playing music is a perfect way to control the auditory reactions. Normally, it is good to play instrumental music without words. Many popular tracks used in massage therapy come from the new age and smooth jazz categories.

The best massage chairs come with a music player. This enables the user to load the type of music they like for relaxation. Headphones are provided which facilitate the mind to better listen to the music. This also removes most noise from being a potential distraction during the course of the treatment.

Use low lighting in the room. If you have a dimmer switch, put it on a low level light intensity. Or you can turn off the lights and light a single candle or two. Candlelight provides a low level of light and also has a soothing flame.

The scent of something nice is another way to complement your treatment. You can use a soft fragrance. Fresh cut flowers can be a good way to go. There are also many candles which he made a fragrance while burning. These can provide a nice scent to help your relaxation.

Try to wear clothes that are comfortable. If you wear tight clothes, then it acts as another. barrier for the massage to penetrate. Loose clothes are better to receive a more effective massage. Loosen your tie and take off your jacket before picking the On button.

These are just a few tips to help you increase the effectiveness of your massage chair. It is important for your mind to let go of its troubles so your body and muscles can relax. If the muscles are tense and tight massage, then it is harder to penetrate then and soothe their stiffness. Make a few small changes in how you receive your massage chair therapy and you will be happy with the results. - 14130

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