How does massage therapy help reduce anxiety and burnout?

[Heatman]

Personally, I don't know to relate to massage therapy being able to help reduce anxiety and burnout because I can't stand massage. The moment someone touches me, I'll get tickled and can't remain still for the massage to be carried. It's why I have never tried using massage as a means of manage my anxiety and stress.

For those who already makes use of massage therapy, I would really like to know how it works?

 

[JonSnow]

I go for a Swedish Massage sometimes. Massage therapy helps by relaxing the body and lowering physical tension. When muscles loosen and breathing slows, the mind can also calm down. Even a short session can make people feel less stressed and more balanced, which helps with anxiety and burnout.

 

[Fidelia]

When you are burnt out, your body is in a mode of "fight or flight". When you get a good and deep massage, your body adjusts to a mode where it can rest and relax.

 

[Eclipse]

I love getting massages, I wish I could do it more often. It's not even always about the massage itself, but the calm music, relaxing atmosphere, quietness, it's a time to just relax and do nothing while also getting your knots out and nerves calmed. I really love massages and usually reward myself after a stressful project at work is turned in.