Have anxiety? Get a relaxation massage in Port Orange!

Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from anxiety? If so, consider getting relaxation massages!

Zensational Massage Therapy offers massage in Port Orange, specializing in Swedish relaxation massage. From the time you walk in, you will feel the calming nature of the space, and leave feeling calmer and rested. This massage experience has been mindfully designed to benefit the mind, body, and spirit!

According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the country, which is over 19% of the population. Anxiety disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and other related conditions, such as OCD and PTSD. Anxiety disorders, as anyone who has one knows, can get in the way of living your life the way you want to. Anxiety disorders lead people to feel excessively worried, stressed, or nervous.

The good news is that massage therapy can be beneficial in helping people who have anxiety and stress. Numerous studies have shown that it helps alleviate the condition. Here are some of the published studies that have been done:

• A study on using Swedish massage to help with generalized anxiety disorder was published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. A group of participants who have generalized anxiety were given Swedish massage twice a week for six weeks. They conclude that Swedish massage is effective in helping with general anxiety treatment.

• Research published in The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry reports that a study on giving people 15-minute chair massages twice per week was associated with an increase in frontal delta power and a decrease in frontal alpha and beta power. They report that the pattern is consistent with increased relaxation and alertness, as well as decreased levels of anxiety. They also report on another study that was conducted, where participants received a one-hour massage twice a week, with the outcome being reduced anxiety and increased self-confidence.

• Another study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine, looked at whether someone with generalized anxiety needed six or 12 weeks of getting two Swedish massages per week to treat the anxiety. They found that anxiety continued to decline throughout the whole 12 weeks, but the most significant gains were made in the first six weeks of massage therapy. (This would suggest that someone having anxiety may want to get a Swedish massage twice weekly for six weeks, then adjust the schedule to maintain the benefits.)

This is just a small glimpse into the published research that shows how Swedish massage can help treat anxiety disorders. There are other studies as well. According to Psychology Today, massage alters EEG activity, increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels. Swedish massage helps calm the body and brain, which in turn alleviates anxiety symptoms. By the way, a moderate (or medium) pressure is the most effective, according to the same article.

If you have anxiety, stress, or other related issues, consider trying to find some calm with a Swedish relaxation massage. In Port Orange, Zensational Massage Therapy specializes in providing that calming experience. You can book your appointment online or by texting Jacqueline at 386-871-1101. She offers both table and chair massages in Port Orange.