Muscles of the body are 75% water so drinking water is perhaps the most important element in a healthy lifestyle.
Approximately two-thirds of our body weight is water, therefore it is important to keep yourself hydrated.
Even a relatively small reduction in the body’s water content can lead to a large drop in energy. For example, a loss of 5% of water content may result in up to a 30% drop in physical performance. This loss of physical performance is due to decreased muscle strength and endurance resulting in a hot and tired body.
Muscle health is of particular interest to Massage Therapists and their clients. Because liquid is vital to the flow of blood, which serves as a delivery system for oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, muscle health is highly dependent upon water.
The effectiveness of your treatment will be impacted by the hydration level within you muscle tissue.
*Some of the benefits of massage include:
*Stimulates the immune system by increasing blood flow and lymph drainage
*Improves circulation and relieves congestion in the tissues
*Stimulates the production of blood cells and promotes lymph flow which
hastens the elimination of cellular wastes
*Helps clear muscles of lactic and uric acid that build up during exercise
and relaxes muscle hypertonicity as well as relieves muscle tension
*Improves muscle tone and delaying muscle atrophy resulting from inactivity
*Seperates fascial fibres and prevents the formation of adhesions and helps
reduce inflammation and oedema in joints and soft tissue.
*Assists the body´s natural ability to heal itself
*Relaxes and tones the muscles preventing injuries, increases circulation
and therefore improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to all body
cells.
The degree of effectiveness of each one of the benefits listed above is determined by not only the skill of the Massage Therapist but also the hydration level of the client.
ADD “Stay Hydrated” to YOUR daily to-do list.
