18/11/2025
Massage for bed-bound patients can improve circulation, increase joint mobility, reduce muscle tension and pain, and decrease stress and anxiety. ☺️🙌
Physical benefits 🤩🙌
🟢Improves circulation: Gentle massage can help blood flow back to the heart, which is especially helpful for those who are not active.
🟢Increases mobility and flexibility: Massage can help increase the elasticity of soft tissues and a greater range of movement for muscles and joints, which can reduce arthritic pain.
🟢Reduces muscle tension: It helps relax muscles and can ease pain and discomfort from prolonged immobility.
🟢May help prevent pressure ulcers: Some studies suggest massage can help prevent pressure ulcers.
🟢Aids nervous system and lymphatic drainage: Massage can have positive effects on the nervous system and help with lymphatic drainage, which boosts circulation.
Emotional and psychological benefits 🤩🙌
🟣Reduces stress and anxiety: Massage has calming effects that help lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone).
🟣Boosts mood and mental outlook: It can promote relaxation and improve a person's mental outlook.
🟣Enhances connection: The non-verbal, compassionate act of touch can provide a sense of being cared for, fostering trust and communication, and helping with feelings of isolation.
🟣Supports memory: For those with dementia, touch and repetitive massage can help trigger body memory and aid in memory recall.
🟣Promotes relaxation: Gentle massage can be particularly soothing for those with anxiety or difficulty sleeping.
