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You’ve had a rough day at work. Your shoulders burn, your neck aches, and your head feels like it will explode at any second. Sitting all day has left your lower back in knots, and all you can think about is how wonderful a nice massage would feel. But that, of course, is a luxury, or is it? Today’s stressful lifestyle leaves many people struggling with physical and mental symptoms that massage therapy can effectively eliminate. Should we really continue to view it as a luxury for the indulgent few?
What is luxury?
Society seems to be redefining the concept of luxury. A luxury was once considered something frivolous, unnecessary and reserved for those who had money to burn. A life of luxury often consisted of a collection of material things. People hungered for bigger houses, faster cars, more expensive clothing and five-star hotel visits. Now, luxury seems to more about living life to its fullest, and doing that doesn’t necessarily require a lot of money or a lofty status. We’re starting to value experiences instead of things. Living luxuriously now means seeking the best life has to offer.
If you see your doctor for a painful infection, you’ll probably leave with prescriptions for antibiotics and pain medicine. Are either of these medications considered a luxury? They alleviate your symptoms, reduce your suffering and make you whole again. When you develop painful muscle spasms or adhesions due to stress or other triggers, professional massage therapy is one of the most effective ways to relieve your pain and improve your mobility.
In fact, it can even improve your general health by boosting circulation and enhancing cardiovascular and immune function. Why should anything so medically valuable be considered a luxury? With so many people suffering the effects of a hectic life, massage should really be considered a necessity; it removes barriers that prevent you from living normally and fully. Perhaps it is difficult for some to view massage as a practical form of healthcare because it is so enjoyable. You’ll never get the same blissful relaxation and relief from a visit to your general practitioner. Additionally, when you consider the cost of some common medical procedures, massage doesn’t seem so unattainable or luxurious from a financial perspective.
If you’ve been putting off a much-needed massage because you thought it was a selfish or gratuitous treat, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your definition of luxury. Schedule a home massage today. You’ll quickly realize that the real luxury is not massage itself, but rather how it enables you to enjoy life more than ever.