While massage’s ability to relieve stress and muscle tension has become well-known, it also offers other holistic benefits that aren’t as well known. This Huffington Post article offers a rundown of different reasons why people from all different walks of life could benefit from time in a massage chair or booking a massage therapy session. For instance, many people experience a certain melancholy a during the long and sometimes bitterly cold winter months. While there are many different ways to get over the winter blues, massage is a particularly effective one as it has the effect of inducing the brain to release serotonin, a mood stabilizing hormone into the bloodstream in significant quantities.

Another of massages under discussed benefits is that it can help optimize your job performance in a few different ways. For one thing, it can have the effect of increasing your mental alertness. Because it can alleviate pain and stiffness while also aiding in blood circulation, like you we find yourself reinvigorated and more attuned to your body. As such, you’ll be in a better position to take on challenging projects and find creative solutions to problems. And since stress is one of the leading causes of employee absenteeism in the US, getting massages regularly will do wonders for your attendance record.

Read the full article here: 5 Legitimate Reasons You Should Book A Massage Right Now