Is it Possible to Reduce the Effects of the Pandemic with Massage?

We all went through challenging times with the Covid-19 epidemic and we were very much affected for our both physical and spiritual health. Have you ever considered resorting to therapy in order to get away from this negative effect of the pandemic?

So, is it possible to reduce the effects of the pandemic with massage, one of the spa therapies that you can choose to cleanse yourself from stress and to relax?

What Can be Done to Reduce the Effects of the Pandemic? 

We need areas that will keep our mind off of Covid-19 and that will make us feel good after days that we had to stay at home and apply social distance. It will benefit us both physically and mentally to acquire new hobbies or to take a walk hand in hand with nature. In addition to all these activities, it will be a good option to experience spa therapies in order to balance the body, mind and spirit trio. By experiencing different massage therapies, you can get away from stress and pain. 

Massage Therapies After the Pandemic 

Massage therapies are one of the most important steps you might take in order to cleanse the spiritual and physical effect the pandemic left on us. Research shows that our bodies need professional massage therapies in order to trust ourselves and feel like ourselves again especially after the pandemic during which we experienced health problems and physical insecurities. According to an article by Day Spa Magazine, it looks like the demand in massage therapies will be increasing after the pandemic. A survey carried out by Massage Envy and conducted by OnePoll of 2000 American consumers revealed some interesting facts on the subject.Around 51% of the participants stated that the pandemic created a negative feeling towards their body. In addition, it was also observed that participants of the survey put massage therapies on the second place, after going on a vacation, in order to regain their self-confidence. Here are some other important statistics that the survey revealed: 

• 58% of the people who participated in the survey stated that the Daily routine they had since the beginning of the pandemic caused great damage to their body. 
• 50% of the participants believe that the general stress caused by the pandemic leads to physical fatigue, while 46% believe that the fatigue is caused by the monotony of the days. 
• 49% of the participants state that they no longer have the same amount of self-confidence and 47% complain about pain in different parts of their bodies since March 2020. 
• Again 45% of the participants state that they have had chronic pain before Covid-19 and 66% state that there is an increase in their chronic pain during the pandemic. Along with this one fourth of people who have never had chronic pain before state that for the first time in their life, the stress is causing chronic pain in them. 
• In addition to all these, most of the people who participated in the survey state that they are hopeful about improving their self-confidence and physical state. In accordance with this: 
• 67% want to increase their energy levels and 46% want to increase their welfare level.
• 44% aim at eliminating the back pain they experience and 43% aim at correcting their posture. 
• 40% believe that they will need Professional help to feel as they did before the pandemic, 37% believe that they will need a good massage therapy to regain their trust in their body. 

The Effects of Massage 

Massages have various benefits both spiritual and physical. Thanks to assorted aromatherapy and massage techniques, it is very much possible to reduce the negative effects of the pandemic or even eliminate them. The therapy that your body and your soul needs can be applied in accordance with your personal choices. The aromatherapy oils used during the massage will help you to gain vitality and to speed up your blood circulation. 

Massages at spa can smoothen your skin and facilitate fat burning. You can feel that your muscles are softening and your joint pains are reducing while your body rests. Massage therapies also play an effective role in the reduction of rheumatic diseases. 

Spa therapies are essential in order to move away from the stress of your Daily life, to rest and to cleanse. Massage therapies, as one of these spa therapies, will be good for you to achieve a physical and spiritual balance and to reduce the effects of the pandemic. Keep following Spatopia for more guiding content on spa culture!