Kids and Teens Get Massage Therapy

From 4-17, children and teens of all ages can benefit from massage therapy. Adolescents often face educational, social and family stressors in addition to physical pain from extracurricular activities or sports injuries that require massage therapy treatment.

Massage has been shown to boost dopamine and lower cortisol, aiding stress relief, concentration, and providing a soothing experience. Studies also demonstrate how regular massages can aid sleep disorders by encouraging restful and uninterrupted REM sleep; this is important for maintaining mental and physical wellness; poor quality rest can result in inability to focus, mood swings and lack of energy levels in adolescents.

Massage can help teen become more aware of their posture and overall body balance while encouraging them to disconnect from digital devices and develop a sense of self-care that will last a lifetime. One study of aggressive adolescents demonstrated this effect after receiving daily 10-min massages for one month; furthermore massage has also been proven to increase body image, promote healthy sleeping habits, decrease depression and anxiety as well as contribute to decreased eating disorders – giving teens stress management tools they will benefit from throughout life. By making massage part of their regular routine teen can learn stress reduction techniques as well as develop stress reduction and coping techniques that will benefit them for life!