Insomnia/sleep disorder

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Can Deep Tissue massage therapy help with insomnia/sleep disorder? :thinking:

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Have you considered relaxing massage?
Deep tissue might be to intense for your sleep issues… Relaxation massage main focus is to give the client a Zen experience using less intense techniques. Hope this helps x

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Hi, combination of good deep tissue massage and my boring personality almost guarantee that you will become sleepy during/after session. What works for me is taking 20 deep breaths while in bed- it clears mind and lowers heart rate.
Good luck

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Hi Albert,
Can you tell us a little more, are you clinically diagnosed with Insomnia/sleep disorders? Do you have to go to sleep school every so often? And are you on any medication?

Or you just find it hard to sleep at night?

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Sometimes I just it find difficult to fall asleep and no I don’t take any medication

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That’s great, so a massage can help relax you. However what are you bedtime habbits before going to bed? Do you watch much TV before bed? Glaring screens, such as mobile or tablet? Do you smoke before bed, the nicotine can keep you awake? Drink alcohol before bed, even a glass of wine or beer can disturb sleep patterns? As these can also effect you, as they are all stimulants.

Otherwise as @jacek8871 says our boring personalities can bore you to sleep during a deep tissue/ relaxing massage. And it’s good to take some deep breaths and try and meditate, let the day that’s happened, to disappear from your mind and calm.down the senses.

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Hello Albert,
I agree with Jonathan C avoid screen at least 1 H before bed (I would be even more strict 2H before :)). Avoid also caffeine better to drink a chamomile infusion. Also when you are in bed maybe read a book it is really helpful. When you switch of the light, take few deep breathe and try to focus on your breathe (feel your belly lifting when you inhale and your belly getting empty when you exhale. Relaxing massage is good for people with insomnia it can help. Hope I have been helpful and hope you will have a good sleep. X Ophélie