Combat Seasonal Allergies with Massage Therapy

April showers, May flowers, and all that pollen! Cue the runny noses, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion. It’s Spring allergy season and before you reach for the Kleenex and decongestants maybe this is the year to try another form of allergy relief…massages.

That’s right, massage therapy is one of the best natural remedies for combatting seasonal allergies. 

Allergy Relief Massage Modalities

• Facial Massages: When sinuses are working in overdrive there’s a lot of pressure and congestion. It can also cause headaches. A facial massage uses pressure on the cheeks, head, and around the eyes to help alleviate that pressure and can also stimulate mucus release.

• Lymphatic Drainage Massage: During a lymphatic drainage massage your massage therapist manually stimulates the increased flow of lymphatic fluid around the body. It is known to reinvigorate the immune system and help sweep out toxins. When dealing with allergies, a massage therapist will concentrate on the lymph nodes under the jaw line as well as the rest of the body to drain stagnant lymph fluid.

And at the end of the day a massage helps produce serotonin which is the feel-good hormone. So, even if you don’t feel your best because of allergies, you can get a wellness, happy boost to brighten your mood!

Spa Theory offers a variety of at-home massage modalities through its mobile spa offering in the Atlanta, GA area.