It's estimated that
70% of adult Americans have suffered from trauma severe enough that it resulted
in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Deeply distressing or disturbing experiences lead to trauma and can take
a toll both physically and emotionally on an individual.
Fortunately, there
is hope and help for those who suffer from PTSD. There are two forms of therapy that can
greatly improve the mind, body, and soul of someone affected; talk therapy and
massage therapy. These therapies work
together hand in hand to give light in a situation that feels dark.
Typical symptoms of Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder can include:
- Flashbacks and Nightmares
- Difficulty Sleeping
- A Feeling of Detachment or Distance
- Chronic Pain or Fatigue
Multiple Levels of Treatment
Massage is one of
several successful treatments you can seek for PTSD. The overall goal in
massage treatment for PTSD is to help you become safely embodied within
yourself. Massage teaches clients safe and effective ways of self-soothing
and stress management.
People who have
been traumatized are no longer at home in their bodies. While working in
conjunction with talk therapy, massage therapy can address the fear and
mistrust that is encoded into your body.
How Massage Helps
Massage boosts
serotonin levels in your body, creating positive emotions that result in stress
relief, a clear mind, and rest. Massage guides your body into healthier mood
management allowing access to suppressed emotions.
Studies have shown
that even 15 minutes of moderate pressure makes you feel:
- Energized
- At Ease
- Decreased
Stress
- Boosts
your Immune System
Once you are able
to relax through massage, you will exhibit signs of getting better by:
- Circulation
Improving
- Sleep
Patterns Return to Normal
- In
General Feeling More Relaxed
- Speak
More Freely During Talk Therapy Sessions
