Indulging in self-care on a regular basis is an important part of our lives and our health and, at Resonance Mind Body Wellness, massage therapy tops our list of the best ways to practice self-care. The benefits from massage therapy are numerous, from general relaxation to targeting specific areas of stress and tension in the body.

Those of you who regularly schedule massages might wonder which option holds the most benefit. Should I get a massage here or there? The answer may be unsurprising; there is no single best time for a massage in your vacation schedule. However, there are some things to consider for either choice.

Aches and pains from injuries, a new exercise program, or just a day of hard work happen to us all. Commonly, people seek relief through rest and either applying hot or cold packs to the area. When you are in pain and trying to decide between reaching for the ice pack or digging out the heating pad, there are specific reasons to choose one over the other. Both hot and cold therapies work well for treating pain, but they work in opposite manners and are each useful in different situations.

When it’s time to schedule a massage, you may wonder what length of time is best. In the same way different types of massage accomplish different things, the length of massage caters to different needs. If you’re wondering whether a longer massage session is better, the answer varies from person to person based on several factors.

Massage and exercise are two great things you can do for your body. Both affect the muscles and how they function during day-to-day activity and can work in tandem to keep your body strong, healthy, and relaxed. However, you may have encountered a time when you were uncertain about how closely to schedule the two activities.

Massage therapists vary widely in specialties and philosophy of care. Your massage therapist is a part of your health care team, so it is important that you find one that aligns with your wants and needs. As with anyone who is caring for you, it is important to trust them and their expertise. You need to be able to communicate with them openly and be comfortable around them.

Oftentimes, the most beneficial approach comes from combining the two treatments and regularly visiting both a massage therapist and a chiropractor.

We’ve all heard it many times — exercise and movement are important for our health, both physically and mentally. It often feels like just one more thing to do on a list to be healthy, but it is so much more than that. The benefits of regular movement are vast, and the sooner we begin to incorporate more movement in daily life, the more benefit we will reap.

A well-being checklist is pretty simple in concept — it’s a list of questions to ask yourself to identify what your body and soul need most right now. These questions can cover a range of things, from your physical health to your emotional or spiritual health.

The line of CBD oil we offer contains non-intoxicating cannabinoids blended with essential oils to promote various types of relaxation and healing. They are formulated to naturally support your body’s systems to promote balance and wellness from within. During a massage, we apply the oil to areas that the client would like to treat and cover it with a warm towel before massaging it in. This targeted approach brings relief for pain and inflammation.