Child massage also known as Pediatric massage is a therapy to work out the soft tissue. It can be also combined with health exercises and essential oils and eventually increase their effect. It will help to improve the coordination of a child, prevent many immunity diseases and make a positive impact on overall health. Massage therapy has a positive impact on children of any age – babies, infants, preschoolers or teenagers. Massage therapy is recommended for 1.5 month old and older children. If a child has a good health, massage will help to maintain its balance.
Many factors have an impact on children’s life. Relations with the family members, with peers in the kindergarten, school or playing in the playground etc. It’s important to create a maximum favorable environment for a child, yet there are always eventual quarrels and hardships that may cause a stress reaction.
Children don’t know how to cope with stress at young age, that’s why it’s important to help them physically and emotionally to go through personal challenges. Child massage is one of the ways that can have an impact on a physical state of a child as well as emotional connection with a therapist during the session.
What are the health benefits of massage for children?
Different research found that massage helps children suffering from asthma or arthritic problems. Since therapy has a relaxation goal, there are several reasons when massage is recommended for children:
Growing pains and muscular tension
Cramps
Circulatory and digestive systems problems
Coordination and concentration problems
Hyperactivity disorders
Insomnia
Depression and anxiety
Constipation and elimination
Bulimia and much more
