On average, American men die younger than American women and tend to suffer from certain chronic illnesses at much higher rates. National Men’s Health Month was designed to bring awareness to the health issues that plague men and begin the work to bring awareness to causes that will help men learn habits to support better health.
One way that men can learn to take better care of themselves is to learn to relax in healthier ways. Stress is one of the major killers of American adults and affects men every day. By learning to accept spa treatments and massages as a regular treatment, they can help reduce symptoms and encourage better relaxation.
Spa treatments and massages can benefit everyone, including men. Here are four ways that our services can help men this National Men’s Health Month.
1. Helps sore muscles.
After a long week of work, it’s important to find ways to relax your muscles. American workers spent an average of 60% of their workday standing and those who have physically taxing jobs find their legs, feet, back, neck, and shoulders tense and sore. A massage or body treatment can ease those muscles and give them a chance to recover. Even if you spend your day sitting at a desk, the strain on your back, neck, and hands can find relief when you visit the spa. This will help you feel refreshed and more productive for the next workday too! It’s important to give your body time to recharge, and a massage or spa treatment can help you do just that.
2. Reduces stress.
Stress is a major killer for American men. On average, men are twice as likely than women to suffer a heart attack and are victim to many other lethal illnesses. Stress contributes to these illnesses and can cause major health problems. The spa treatments and massages offered at The Brickhouse can help your body relax and reduce the stress that you carry with you. This relief can have a great impact on both your physical and mental health. Rather than letting stress take over and affect every part of your body, take the time to recharge and relax. Using the services offered by us, you can find ways to let the stress simply melt away.
3. Reduces hypertension.
High blood pressure is a major issue for American men as a greater percentage of men have high blood pressure than women. Massages and spa treatments help to reduce hypertension by relaxing your muscles which in turn helps your blood flow more normally. When you give your body a break, some of its most important functions can calm and reset. While chronic hypertension requires more attention than just a massage, when added to a doctor approved treatment plan, a spa day can contribute towards lower blood pressure and a healthier body. It can also go a long way to preventing high blood pressure from getting worse. If you are suffering the symptoms from hypertension, be sure to speak to your doctor about other ways to reduce your blood pressure and live a healthier life.
4. Massages help you fall asleep.
Insomnia is major issue for American. Nearly 41.4% of Americans suffer from insomnia, including 36.7% of all American men. That’s a lot of lost sleep. Losing sleep can affect your mood and your physical body. You’ll feel out of focus, groggy, and sore. It can really ruin your whole day. Massages and spa treatments can help your body relax and release tension built up in your muscles. This release contributes to better sleep, and helps you sleep more soundly throughout the night too. Once you have a better sleeping schedule, you will feel the change in your overall health as well. Sleep helps to reset your body and can help you tackle the next day. Don’t miss out on a chance to encourage your body to partake in regular sleep.
When it comes to your health, it’s important to use all the tools at your disposal to improve your daily life. This month, focus on taking care of your body. Try out some healthy meals, start a new exercise routine, and find ways to relax. The massage and spa services at The Brickhouse can help to support your health and encourage a healthier body. Contact us today to see about setting up an appointment and learn a new meaning of relaxation.
