{"id":8775,"date":"2020-08-26T18:56:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T18:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=8775"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of Massage For Weight Loss: Giving Your Journey The Reboot It Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\" >Benefits Of Massage For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#What_Is_Massage\" >What Is Massage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Benefits_Of_Massage\" >Benefits Of Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss-2\" >Benefits Of Massage For Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#What_Kind_Of_Massage_Is_Best_For_Weight_Loss\" >What Kind Of Massage Is Best For Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Swedish_Massage\" >Swedish Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Aromatherapy_Massage\" >Aromatherapy Massage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#How_To_Yield_Most_Benefits_From_Your_Massage\" >How To Yield Most Benefits From Your Massage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Breathe\" >Breathe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#Train_Before_Not_After_The_Massage\" >Train Before, Not After The Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#No_Meals_Right_Before_The_Session\" >No Meals Right Before The Session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-massage-for-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>Benefits Of Massage For Weight Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of people around the world are trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kickboxing-for-weight-loss\/\">melt away their extra pounds<\/a> once and for all. In their search for the simplest, fastest, and most enjoyable ways to get rid of excess fat, they run into flashy and quirky options \u2013 from juice cleanses to one-product diets. Oftentimes these options turn out to be quite unsustainable and even harmful to their health. Massage for weight loss is one of the current trends widely being promoted and shared on social media. It is said you can flatten that fatty belly just by relaxing on a massage table. Is this actually true? Should you go ahead and get a massage to help lose weight? Read this article to hopefully clarify all the true benefits of massage for weight loss, as well as the limits of its effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Massage\"><\/span><b>What Is Massage?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although massage has been around since early civilization, there are many people who don\u2019t think it\u2019s anything more than a luxury treatment at a resort or a critical care method for intensive care situations. While it\u2019s true that certain cultures around the world know it as common as going to a coffee shop, others in the world aren\u2019t familiar with it at all. Massage is a term encompassing practices of pressing, rubbing, kneading, and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/massage\/art-20045743\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a massage session, the therapist gently or strongly presses your muscles and joints to release tension and pain, and relax your body and soul. You may have thought massage was only a fairly recent invention that gained popularity in Western societies. In reality, the history of massage traces back to the ancient Egyptian and Chinese civilizations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestcareercollege.edu\/blog\/a-brief-history-of-massage-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The first mention of codified massage was in a Chinese text, published in 2700 BCE. It is a book called \u00abThe Yellow Emperor\u2019s classic book of internal medicine\u00bb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In what is now called the West, massage appears in Roman writings, particularly of Galen, the famous physician. Much later, in the 1800s, Per Henrik Ling, a Swedish doctor, educator, and gymnast, developed a series of massage techniques, which formed the basis of the Swedish massage which is mentioned later in this article. Through the years massage has become more and more popular, descending from the status of luxury entertainment to the popular health-related practice. Scientific research has been proliferating the exploration of the effects of massage on health simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29798 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3662-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of massage for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3662.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3662-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3662.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3662.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Massage\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Massage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The immediate effect from a massage is a feeling of relaxation and reduction of pain. This happens because massage triggers the release of endorphins \u2013 the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that boost pleasure and produce the feeling of wellbeing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/massage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol, and norepinephrine, are also significantly reduced after a massage session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, the benefits of massage include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/massage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-to-use-massage-for-weight-loss-3495576\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreased muscle tension and soreness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved circulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stimulation of the lymphatic system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/power-yoga-calories-burned\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreased stress<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relaxation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased joint mobility and flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduction of back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved skin tone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved recovery of soft tissue injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heightened mental alertness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced anxiety and depression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can clearly see, there is no \u00ab<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-shrimp-good-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>\u00bb benefit in this list. Does this mean that benefits of full body massage for weight loss are insignificant and you shouldn\u2019t consider massage a tool for weight loss? Not exactly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, a number of studies do connect massages to weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hot-yoga-weight-loss\/\">Hot Yoga Weight Loss: Become The Fittest, Leanest, And Strongest Version Of Yourself<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33050 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of massage for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss-2\"><\/span>Benefits Of Massage For Weight Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, massage can make your weight loss journey a more positive endeavor. Massage decreases the level of stress and boosts endorphins, putting you in a good mood which is needed to stick to your diet and training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a19934062\/massage-therapy-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And this is not simply an effect on your mood: stress is a major factor of weight gain. Just thinking about a stressful future event triggers the release of ghrelin \u2013 the hunger hormone \u2013 driving you to eat more (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a19929064\/stress-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, and more tangibly, massage decreases muscle soreness. An absence of pain is a prerequisite for any workout session. If you experience horrible pain, you can\u2019t perform the exercises. Massage keeps your muscles tuned up, eliminates the tension before it progresses into an injury, and reduces the delayed onset muscle soreness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important factors contributing to the effectiveness of your weight loss efforts is your metabolism. Can massage improve metabolism? According to a study (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25420037\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) full body massage increases blood circulation and flow. This could help clear toxic wastes out and improve metabolism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, massage can assist the weight loss process. However, it won\u2019t cause significant changes without alterations in your diet and physical activity. Here are some types of massage most helpful for weight loss goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32609 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of massage for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Kind_Of_Massage_Is_Best_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Kind Of Massage Is Best For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swedish_Massage\"><\/span><b>Swedish Massage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swedish massage is perhaps the most widespread technique today. It has become so deeply entrenched into the history and practice of massage that it is sometimes called classical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was invented by a Swedish fencing instructor Per Henrik Ling in the 1830s (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/medicine\/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps\/swedish-massage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When he was injured in the elbows, he reportedly cured himself using tapping (percussion) strokes around the affected part of his body. Later he developed the whole technique nowadays called Swedish massage. The practice of Swedish massage was brought to the U.S. from Sweden by two brothers, Dr. Charles and Dr. George Taylor in the 1850s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of this technique is to loosen up you physically and mentally through the relief of muscle soreness. It can<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> relax the tightness in muscles caused by usual daily activities such as sitting in your office or vigorously training. The Swedish massage can be most beneficial for people having problems in the areas of their lower back, neck, and shoulders. It might be helpful for weight loss as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-to-use-massage-for-weight-loss-3495576\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gentle form of massage uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, and passive joint movements to help you relax and restore your energy levels. Swedish massage stimulates nerve endings, increases blood flow, and lymph drainage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A traditional Swedish massage is full body. You will start on either your stomach or your back, and then flip over in the middle of the session. If you have an area you\u2019re concerned the most about, tell your massage therapist to concentrate more on this part of the body. You can also select the light, medium, or strong force of pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32554 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of massage for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aromatherapy_Massage\"><\/span><b>Aromatherapy Massage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/aromatherapy-massage-89736\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These essential oils are made of the extracts of flowers, fruits, leaves, barks, and seed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While being massaged, you inhale these essential oil molecules or absorb them through your skin. These essential oils are thought to promote positive changes in your body and mental state by affecting the limbic system, a region in your brain involved in emotion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The widespread essential oils have various properties. Camomile, lavender, and geranium oil are calming. Eucalyptus, pine, and tea tree oil are decongesting, rosemary oil is energizing. Ylang-ylang, clary sage, rose, and neroli oil have uplifting effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People regularly visiting aromatherapy sessions often report better sleep and reduction of muscle pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study found that\u00a0an hour of aromatherapy massage with grapefruit oil, cypress, and other oils for 6 weeks helped<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significantly reduce abdominal fat\u00a0and waist circumference compared to the same massage regimen with non-aromatic grapeseed oil (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17615482\/#:~:text=Result%3A%20Abdominal%20subcutaneous%20fat%20and,than%20in%20the%20control%20group.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Aromatherapy massage can also help lower levels of stress and\u00a0alleviate depression\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5241490\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This, in turn, can reduce the widespread desire to binge eat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18070746\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32233 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of massage for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Yield_Most_Benefits_From_Your_Massage\"><\/span>How To Yield Most Benefits From Your Massage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It seems pretty simple to be massaged \u2013 just lay down and listen to the therapist. But every session can turn out better or worse, and here are some recommendations for you to get the most from each and every massage you get (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/health\/a19947320\/getting-a-massage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breathe\"><\/span><b>Breathe<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially when the therapist is working out an especially bad knot, it might be tempting to tense up a little bit and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-holding-your-breath\/\">hold your breath<\/a>. Never do that, or you may miss out on one of the main benefits of that rubdown. Breathing fully and deeply when difficult areas are being worked on is seen as essential so as to oxygenate your blood supply and aid tense muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Meditation Breathing Techniques: A Must-Do In Stress Management<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Train_Before_Not_After_The_Massage\"><\/span><b>Train Before, Not After The Massage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve scheduled massage and workout sessions on the same day, the training should come first. This way, you can nicely warm up your muscles for the massage. By contrast, working out immediately after a massage is a bad idea as you are likely to stress and strain the muscles that were just relaxed. Besides, opting for a training after massage puts you under a higher risk of getting an injury, as well as losing motivation because massage makes you too relaxed. It is best to wait 12 to 24 hours before working out to allow for healing time from the massage you received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32008 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of massage for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Meals_Right_Before_The_Session\"><\/span><b>No Meals Right Before The Session<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage definitely stimulates digestion, so a full-blown dinner right before your session is a no-go. You might have a light snack right before the massage, and a whole meal a few hours before the session. Obviously, you shouldn\u2019t starve yourself as you might fill dizzy and light-headed during the session. However, eating lightly one to two hours beforehand will allow the food to be digested while not making you feel uncomfortably full.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speak_Up\"><\/span><b>Speak Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telling your massage therapist to do \u00abmore of this\u00bb, or \u00abless of that\u00bb might seem incorrect, but that&#8217;s exactly what they want you to do. Actually, the worst thing you can do is say, &#8220;I just want a good massage&#8221;. Don\u2019t shy away from telling your therapist if something he is doing is uncomfortable, the pressure is not right, or if you\u2019ve got a question about what he is doing right now. Be sure to ask them to spend more time on a certain area if that is what you came for\u2014at the end of the session would be too late, and this is what you are paying for after all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Pain_Something_Wrong\"><\/span><b>Strong Pain = Something Wrong<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should not feel much pain during your session. There might be slight pain in stretching or having tight or tensed muscles worked on, but relaxation is absolutely crucial. If too much force is provided, the muscle tightens up more and creates even more pain, possibly bruising and damaging the muscle. So, don\u2019t be afraid to tell the therapist if it\u2019s painful or you risk screwing up all the benefits of massage for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><b>Final Thought<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, massage can\u2019t be considered a major contributor to your weight loss plan. Nevertheless, you can perceive it as a non-essential but somewhat helpful element. Benefits of massage for weight loss are not so immense, but regular sessions can accompany your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-broccoli-diet-plan\/\">healthy diet<\/a> and vigorous training, bringing closer the day you achieve your weight loss goal. Check up this 20 Min Full Body Workout at Home challenge!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Massage_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/health\/a19947320\/getting-a-massage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You To Know<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestcareercollege.edu\/blog\/a-brief-history-of-massage-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Brief History of Massage Therapy <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, northwestcareercollege.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/aromatherapy-massage-89736\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aromatherapy Massage Benefits and Precautions <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, verywellmind.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a19929064\/stress-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Surprising Reason You May Be Eating More<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18070746\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of major depression and binge eating disorder with weight loss in a clinical setting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a19934062\/massage-therapy-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Massage Therapy Really Help You Lose Weight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25420037\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison of blood flow changes with soft tissue mobilization and massage therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17615482\/#:~:text=Result%3A%20Abdominal%20subcutaneous%20fat%20and,than%20in%20the%20control%20group.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of aromatherapy massage on abdominal fat and body image in post-menopausal women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/massage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use Massage for Weight Loss <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, verywellfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/massage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., betterhealth.vic.gov.au)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/massage\/art-20045743\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2018, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/medicine\/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps\/swedish-massage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swedish Massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, encyclopedia.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5241490\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy for Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benefits Of Massage For Weight Loss Millions of people around the world are trying to melt away their extra pounds once and for all. In their search for the simplest, fastest, and most enjoyable ways to get rid of excess fat, they run into flashy and quirky options \u2013 from juice cleanses to one-product diets. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[133,75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[100,87],"class_list":["post-8775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-anxiety-depression","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Benefits Of Massage For Weight Loss: Giving Your Journey The Reboot It Needs - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Can massage blast away your pounds or is it just another pointless fad? 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In their search for the simplest, fastest, and most enjoyable ways to get rid of excess fat, they run into flashy and quirky options \u2013 from juice cleanses to one-product diets. Oftentimes these options turn out to be quite unsustainable and even harmful to their health. Massage for weight loss is one of the current trends widely being promoted and shared on social media. It is said you can flatten that fatty belly just by relaxing on a massage table. Is this actually true? Should you go ahead and get a massage to help lose weight? Read this article to hopefully clarify all the true benefits of massage for weight loss, as well as the limits of its effectiveness.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n&nbsp;\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Massage?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Although massage has been around since early civilization, there are many people who don\u2019t think it\u2019s anything more than a luxury treatment at a resort or a critical care method for intensive care situations. While it\u2019s true that certain cultures around the world know it as common as going to a coffee shop, others in the world aren\u2019t familiar with it at all. Massage is a term encompassing practices of pressing, rubbing, kneading, and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/massage\/art-20045743\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). <\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">During a massage session, the therapist gently or strongly presses your muscles and joints to release tension and pain, and relax your body and soul. 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