Many of our regular massage clients in New Jersey are asking the same thing: Can massage therapy help if I have coronavirus? What about “long-COVID?” Keep reading to see how massage can be a part of your recovery!

Upper Respiratory Disease and Massage

First things first: Stay at home when you are sick! The only place you need to go if you have COVID-like symptoms, or if you have tested positive for COVID-19, is your bed. But what if you’re quarantining with a fellow massage therapist in New Jersey? Could massage help? Evidence from similar viruses and health conditions suggests it could help. People who receive massage treatment in the research report improved lung function, having an easier time clearing lungs from mucus and making productive coughs, and improved posture which facilitates improved airflow. Massage of all sorts, for all conditions, typically improves comfort levels and overall wellness. If you test positive for COVID-19, but suffer from long-term symptoms such as headaches, brain fog, shortness of breath, or problems sleeping, massage may help to relieve some of your concerns.

New Research

Because of how new the COVID-19 pandemic is, and how drastically its victims are affected, there is little to no published research on COVID-19 and massage. Preliminary studies have shown some improvement in pediatric settings for children with the virus, and studies are ongoing to assess the role of massage therapy in treatment for the standard and long-course of COVID.

Overall Wellness

No matter what health conditions you may face, you need to attend to your overall wellness! This means focusing on things like eating a healthy diet, relaxing your body and brain, being in-tune with your body, and doing things that boost your recovery! For many people, massage is an essential part of wellness, providing a physical and mental break from your busy life! Whether you love a deep tissue massage at your favorite massage clinic in New Jersey, or the delight of aromatherapy oils filling your home, feel well when you focus on what restores you.

Like most things with this pandemic, the real details are yet to be discovered. However, based on the benefits of massage for other upper respiratory infections and other long-lasting health conditions, massage offers a number of benefits that may apply to those who have survived the COVID-19 pandemic! If you are testing negative and ready to re-engage with the world, why not start up your regular massage therapy sessions in Sparta? If you’re not ready to break quarantine, try bringing a delightful reminder and soothing scent home with you with aromatherapy oils!

Essential Massage Therapy, though located in Sparta, serves clients from Newton, Byram, Lafayette also.

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