Benefits of In-Home Massage Therapy for seniors

Are you stressed out from your daily routine or loneliness? Have a trauma post an accident or critical illness?

Massage therapy is the best solution to come out of those situations. It truly helps to relax your body and mind while rejuvenating with fresh energy levels. Therapeutic massage can relieve elderly people from various kinds of ailments like joint pains, loneliness, and physical conditions like arthritis and blood pressure. Most importantly, the techniques used for seniors vary compared to adults or the younger generation.

With the growing number of senior citizens, the therapists are assured of the increase in client numbers as every individual has become conscious about health and lifestyle.

The various types of massage therapies offered are:

i.            Aromatherapy massage with essential oils – oils from flowers and parts of plant help for a specific ailment

ii.            Reflexology – relieves tension and improves the condition of pain areas

iii.            Hot Stone Massage – increases blood circulation and relaxes stiff muscles

iv.            Myofascial Release – it works well for seniors who are lonely, under trauma or less mobile. Elderly people often respond well to this massage

v.            Deep Tissue Massage – enhances deep layers of muscles

vi.            Sweedish Massage – increases friction in joints

Some of the proven outcomes of massage therapy are:

1. Reduced inflammation
2. Controlled blood pressure
3. Provides much-needed nurturing and touch for seniors
4. Improves mobility of joints
5. Increased feeling of well being

In general, massage therapy does not require a physician’s prescription but consultation is always advised. Let’s discuss the benefits of in-home massage therapy for seniors:

I.            Natural lubrication of joints is achieved with gentle stroking and application of light pressure at specific points.

II.            Essentially, in-home massage therapist does wonders by driving away loneliness that seniors often face. It also creates a sense of well-being.

III.            Some therapies even improve digestive system and respiration.

IV.            A therapist overseeing the treatment and progress closely gives seniors the required caring that is lost in this new phase of life.

V.            Research proved that reduction in mobility creates depression and lack stimulation. A licensed therapist engaging with such senior patients at home often encourages them in life.

VI.            At times, stretching in a massage session increases mobility and safeguards muscles from further strain.

Old age is the last phase of life and requires utmost care and attention just like kids. Some seniors go through a lot of stress, depression and pain due to immobility and loneliness. Our licensed massage therapists fit the bill perfectly with the right kind of massage therapies.