Soothing Touch Deprivation with Massage

How professional massage therapy can help to ease the symptoms of Touch Deprivation and give you a welcome sense of connection.

Touch deprivation refers to the longing for touch or physical contact from other living beings. It typically occurs when a person experiences little to no physical contact for a prolonged amount of time. The pandemic marked a significant reduction in human contact, between long lockdowns and social distancing measures. Similarly, those simply living alone, away from family or loved ones can also experience this sensation.

As humans we’re largely social beings. From the moment we’re born, we’re quite literally hard wired for connection with others.  We feel a natural and instinctive sense of comfort, security, and satisfaction from physical contact. Deprivation of physical touch can result in feelings of emptiness, depression, anxiety and loneliness. Which in turn can trigger a variety of negative physiological effects, such as increased heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension, in addition to suppression of the digestive and immune systems. Making us more susceptible to fatigue, illness and disease.

Fortunately, professional massage therapy is one of the easiest and most effective ways to combat touch deprivation. Within my practice I’ve encountered several clients who’ve experienced the negative effects of touch deprivation, and had the pleasure of witnessing first-hand the wonderful benefits that massage can bring to a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing.  If you’re feeling the effects of loneliness or isolation, come and visit me at the Therapy Room or contact me here, https://sophielouisehealth.com/contact and experience the many benefits of massage for yourself.

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