Did you know that visiting your favorite massage therapy office in New Jersey can help you to sleep better? March is National Sleep Awareness Month, with a dedicated Sleep Awareness Week from the 13th-19th. Sleep is so important, providing a chance for our brains and bodies to rest and reset, but about 1 in three Americans does not get enough sleep, or gets poor quality sleep. If you’re a woman, single parent, or racial minority, it’s likely that your sleep is even more disrupted! What a snooze. So how can a massage therapist in Sparta help you sleep?

Sleep Better When You Relax

For most people, what keeps them from sleep is “stress” or “thinking too much.” You’ve gone hard all day and when it comes time to shut out the lights, your brain won’t shut off! Relaxation is a skill that gets better with practice, and what better place to practice relaxation than your favorite massage office in Sparta? Tuning into your body and brain can help you take control and get some rest.

Relieve Physical Distress for Better Sleep

For many people, their brain is quite, but their body is crying out in pain, battling hot and cold, or just feeling uncomfortable all night. Those fighting cancer, living with congestive heart failure, and women going through menopause often experience sleep disruptions that have been shown to improve with regular massage. Many massage clients also report that massage helps to ease body aches, which can interfere with sleep at night.

Sleep Disorders and Massage

Have you been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or restless leg syndrome? Research is somewhat mixed for these conditions and massage, but some people did report better or longer sleep after working with a professional massage therapist. The good news is, massage has very little risk or side effects, so giving it a try probably won’t hurt, and could help.

If you struggle to sleep, it’s time to take control for your health. In addition to working with your primary care or mental health team, regular massage therapy appointments in Sparta can help you sleep better and feel more rested. Call today to set up an appointment with relaxation!