The health benefits of abdominal massages depend on the specific type of abdominal massage, but as a whole it’s thought that abdominal therapies can solve a vast range of pathologies, illnesses, and discomforts. In this post , we’ll give you a high level overview of the possible results of abdominal massage therapies.
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It’s obvious that the abdominal cavity is a very important part of the body, containing not only vital organs, such as the liver, kidneys and the intestines, but also the reproductive organs. In addition, dysfunction of internal organs can lead to a whole range of discomforts and illnesses, yet, of course, the kind of illness depends on which organs are affected.
One of the core ideas behind abdominal massage therapy is that the internal organs cannot function properly if they are displaced (dislocated), squeezed, pulled in an unnatural way, don’t have an optimal working nervous system, or a healthy blood supply and proper lymphatic drain.
In addition, in traditional Asian medicine systems it’s thought that blockages of the flow of life force energy (qi or prana) is one of the main causes of ailments.
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Abdominal massage therapists believe that most health issues arise due to muscle tensions and contractions, physical or psychological trauma, knots, tangles, connective tissue adhesions, and scar tissue. Subsequently, abdominal therapy is aimed to diminishing or releasing those.
With regard to trauma, some health issues may be the result of physical trauma, such as surgery, an accident, pregnancy, or childbirth. By contrast, it’s also strongly believed that emotional trauma, stress and anxiety, including spiritual imbalances, can cause muscle contractions and tensions, nervous dysfunctions, or can directly influence organ functions. Note that depending on the kind of emotions, certain organs can be affected.
In any case, let’s take a look at some of the areas in which abdominal massages — also called visceral massages or internal organ massages — can bring relief or healing:
Reproductive Capacity
Abdominal massage can help with fertility problems by, for instance, increasing egg and sperm quality, resolving or reducing irregular menstrual periods, ovulatory disorders, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, prolapsed organs, hormonal imbalances, prostate health issues, and uterine and ovarian adhesions.
Digestive Problems
Health issues related to the function of the large and small intestines, the stomach, esophagus, and gallbladder may be alleviated or healed. In general, overall digestion can be improved. Specific issues like bloating, excessive gas, heartburn, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and diarrhea may be resolved.
Emotional Aspects
Abdominal massage can address, release, or alleviate psychological trauma (sexual and non-sexual), spiritual imbalances, low libido, low self-esteem, orgasmic disorders, stress and anxiety.
Miscellaneous Health Issues
Apart from the issues mentioned above, abdominal massage therapy may also cure or alleviate abdominal, back, and neck pains, abdominal muscle tension, bladder or yeast infections, low energy levels, respiratory issues, scar tissue, and headaches and migraines, among other more general discomforts and ailments.
