We believe that an excellent holistic massage can be a wonderful way for anyone to feel a little better in themselves and in their body. But when it comes to the incredible benefits of massage, it is mostly adults who seem to reap the rewards. Here, we take a look at why you might want to consider a holistic massage for your child, whether this is safe, and what benefits your child might expect from such an experience.
What age group is holistic massage appropriate for?
There is no need to wait until your child is over the age of sixteen to take them for a holistic massage. While you may have heard of performing baby massage yourself on infants, or even joining an instructional classroom environment, massage for children is fairly unknown. The truth is that a professional holistic massage therapist can massage children, and this can be extremely beneficial for those between eight and sixteen years old.
How can holistic massage help growing children?
Growing children can benefit from holistic massage in a range of different ways. Specifically, children who are experiencing growth spurts may be experiencing growing pains that cause discomfort. A holistic massage is a wonderful way of easing growing pains, as stretching the muscles out can help to relax your child, especially their calves. The combination of deep pressure, warm oil, and stretching can give relief both during and after the massage.
What other benefits might holistic massage have?
Students who are taking exams are great candidates for holistic massage, as this can be an extremely stressful time for any child or teen. It can be difficult for students to relax, and a massage can be a wonderful way for them to simply be able to check out of their stresses and strains and focus on being still and quiet. Massage can help to relieve physical tension and the practice can also help to ease mental strain and anxiety, which can have mood-boosting results that encourage students to focus.
Active children and injury
We all know that children seem to hurt themselves often – part of this is simply because they are so active. Whether this is through playing or enjoying sports at school, these injuries can be upsetting – and made worse by tense muscles. Massage can help to ease injuries such as strains and sprains, and can also improve flexibility and reduce the chances of your children injuring themselves (though you will still have to patch up a fair few cuts and scrapes!).
Rest and rejuvenation
It’s no surprise that children seem to be going a mile a minute, and even for younger children, a massage can help to slow them down and give them a chance to stop. You may even find that the positive impact of a holistic massage lasts well into the evening, as many children and adults have shown improvements in their sleep after a relaxing and rejuvenating holistic massage, leading to better mood, concentration and coordination the next day. This can be invaluable if you are concerned that your child is not getting enough high-quality sleep… and might encourage you to book a holistic massage of your own so you can enjoy the same benefits.
As you can see, there are a variety of benefits to holistic massage, even for your children. It is necessary to accompany your child if they are under sixteen. Whether it’s for you or your little one, make sure to view our full range of massage options to book in, and get in touch for further information if you have any questions.