Springtime Soreness

Not only does springtime thaw the earth around us, but it also thaws our bodies. The changing of seasons can bring out unique aches and pains. This transition between seasons is a good time to add massage into your self care routine. A deep tissue massage combines deeper pressure massage techniques for health improvement, easing any muscle discomfort you may be experiencing.

Along with those seasonal aches, springtime also marks that favorite ‘chore’ of spring cleaning, in the yard and in your home. Yard work can include cleaning up leaves from the fall, laying grass seed, or refreshing any landscaping you have for the upcoming summer season. When it comes to your house, cleaning windows, wiping down cupboards inside and out, shampooing carpets, dusting from top to bottom, and the list goes on and on. These extra tasks can take a toll on your body, especially your muscles. As many of these projects span multiple days and multiple weekends, it can be beneficial to work a massage appointment into your weekly routine. ​

Many of us dread the spring season all because of one thing: allergies. This unavoidable side effect of spring can also take a toll on your body. A lymphatic massage can do wonders for your immune system. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is manual manipulation of the lymphatic system to help flush and drain lymphatic fluid from the body. Lymphatic work can be used as a detoxification massage and is used as a medical treatment for lymphedema management.

Yard work isn’t the only outdoor activity that fills our freetime in the spring. Not only do we participate in a variety of outdoor activities to pass the time, but spring is the time to clean up and put away our winter gear and break out the summer equipment and make sure everything is in the best shape possible for the coming season. This is somewhat similar when it comes to your body. Spring is the perfect time to make sure your body is ‘tuned up’ for the fun summertime activities that we all love in Northern Minnesota. Again, the perfect way to make sure you enjoy your summer is to listen to your body and practice self care. ​

These transitional months can be exciting, but they also present challenges for our bodies. They bring out aches that we haven’t felt since the previous summer and sometimes they just need a little help from a massage session or two to get worked out. Take the time today to make sure you have your appointments scheduled, Living Touch Massage books up quickly and Rita wants to make sure everyone enjoys the warm weather this year. ​

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