Why a Full-Body Massage Before Bed May Be the Sleep Strategy Nobody Talks About
Most people reach for melatonin, white noise apps, or guided meditations when sleep feels elusive. But the real barrier to deep sleep is often not mental — it is physiological. The body does not struggle with sleep because it is “broken.” It struggles because it is still switched on. After a long day of work, screens, stress, and physical tension, the nervous system remains in a low-grade state of alertness. And as long as the body feels activated, deep restorative sleep is difficult to access. One of the most effective — and overlooked — ways to shift into a sleep-ready state is through structured, full-body therapeutic massage. The Science Behind Massage and Sleep Therapeutic massage creates measurable physiological changes associated with relaxation and sleep readiness. Research has shown that massage therapy may: · Reduce circulating cortisol levels · Support sero...