Massage during recession

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 8, 2009 -- Stress due to the economic downturn is causing increasing numbers of people to be angry, sleepless, irritable, fearful and downright depressed.
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), stress is causing the loss of productivity, absenteism, turnover and increased medical costs and is costing business $300 billion a year.
In August 2008, well before the biggest stock market fall in four years, The APA completed its survey, Stress in America. The levels of stress felt by Americans due to the financial downturn can wreak significant havoc on health.

The most obvious health impacts of stress include fatigue, lack of interest and motivation, feeling depressed, headaches and muscular tension. Over half of Americans say stress has caused them to lose sleep in the past month.
Most people think that massages are a luxury and feel guilty spending the money on what many perceive as a self-indulgent treat. Not so, says Sandra, massage has many important health benefits. Getting a regular massage can help maintain physical, mental and emotional well being which is especially important during the increased stress we all are under with the current economic conditions", states Sandra.

There are many important health benefits of massage for both mental and physical well being. A regular massage can reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system, promote a sense of relaxation and emotional well being, reduce tension, increase self esteem, increase deep sleep and boost alertness. For physical well being, massage improves blood circulation, relieves muscle cramps, aids in pain management, can slow heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and block the nervous system's pain receptors.

Sandra herself uses massage as a way to go through these difficult times. Her massage is her meditation time and as well the peace time she needs to put her life back in place.

How do people manage to afford a regular massage in times like these? "The first thing people need to do is put a regular massage on the top of their priority list. Massage should come before going out to dinner, to a movie or buying that new gadget", says Sandra. Our massage center offers several time choices so that any customer can afford a massage for their own relaxation time. We specialize in an array of different massage modalities from hands on to mechanical so that the customers can place their health and well being at the top of their priority list. "Our clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage" Sandra adds, "the emotional balance massage provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits".
Ocean Waves Massage & O2 Lounge is a Massage & relaxation center with a Spa touch located in the landmark Southdale Center of Edina.

"From the inception of our massage center concept, it was always to provide services that the average working men and women could afford and be able to incorporate them into their wellness routine.