Blog Posts in Category: Massage Therapy
April 6, 2017
Feeling Tense? UNH Massage Therapy Can Help! Has the cold weather been getting you down and stressed? Has school and work been picking up and you can't seem to find time to relax? Then it is time to set aside some time for you! What better way to spend that time than with a relaxing and well deserved massage. There are many benefits of massage some including: Reduced anxiety Headache relief Reduced insomnia Decreased muscle tension Helps with digestive disorders Improved circulation Luckily UNH... Read More
September 20, 2016
Stressed out? Consider Massage Therapy College is an exciting time full of new discoveries, new friendships, and new experiences. It can also be pretty stressful. Although feeling stressed is a normal feeling that most people deal with, the cumulative effects of stress can be detrimental to your health. Luckily, Health Services has many different ways to help manage stress. One resource to help handle stress is massage therapy. According to the Health Services website, “Massage therapy is a... Read More
June 24, 2015
Ever Wonder Why Our Bodies Become Stiff When We Are Stressed? Stress can cause unnatural muscle tension. Although massage therapy is commonly used for relaxation and pain relief, it can also be an effective therapy for aspects of mental health. Research supports that massage has a direct relationship with positive health outcomes. When the body tissues are manipulated, messages are sent to the brain to relax the body and release endorphins. This technique increases circulation while... Read More
March 31, 2015
The semester is coming to an end, and many of us are beginning to feel the stress that comes with it. April is the perfect time to work on reducing our stress levels, considering its National Stress Awareness Month! Here are four ways to celebrate National Stress Month Awareness Month here on campus: Massage therapy involves working on the body with pressure to promote relaxation and well-being, while also removing stress. UNH offers discounted prices to UNH employees and students. One of the... Read More
February 24, 2015
Are you a UNH staff member in need of some mental relaxation? The work week can be stressful, challenging and exhausting. In today’s economy, most workers have increased responsibilities both at work and at home, as well as deadlines to meet and bosses to please. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, massages can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve sleep, relieve pain and muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and help to prevent future medical... Read More
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