Stress - and how massage can benefit you

We all feel stress at certain times in our lives, some of us being able to deal with stress more easily than others. Many of us recognise the feeling of stress; say when a deadline is drawing near, exam time, death or illness of someone close in your life or having financial worries. Stress can come in many forms with the sufferer showing symptoms of some, or all of the following:

Increased heart rateIncreased blood pressure

Headaches

Stiff neck and shoulders

Lower back pain

Fast breathing

Sweating

Upset digestive system