Can You Break Up Abdominal Fat by Massage?

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Those who are concerned with their abdominal fat have no doubt asked this question, whether of themselves, a doctor, or a masseuse: Can you break up abdominal fat by massage?

The simple answer is a resounding (and happy) yes. But before we go running off to schedule that relaxing massage appointment, let’s look at a few of the reasons massage can help. Before starting this treatment, it’s a good idea to learn as much as possible about it so you are able to choose the most helpful type of massage for your situation.

Massage works by helping blood flow increase – this is good for many reasons, but it has special applications for those who want to lose weight. It assists the muscles in burning calories that otherwise would have gone unused by sending extra nutrients and oxygen to them through the increased flow of blood.

Massage can also cause the fat cells to rupture; the fat escapes and can be more easily removed through exercising and eating right. This takes place only when the massage therapy is energetic. It is most effective in getting rid of subcutaneous fat; this is the type of fat that you can see outside the body or pinch with your fingers.

This is possible because fat is stored within rather delicate capsules or pockets. Once they are broken up, the adipose tissue (this is the fat tissue) can be worked off with less trouble.

The layer that connects fat, muscle, and skin will also be loosened up by massage. This helps all that good oxygen to come through. This is linked to the lymphatic system, which carries toxins out of the body. The oxygen released by massage therapy is another reason this can work. Oxygen is a vital ingredient in burning fat; the more oxygen you have coursing through your body, the easier it will be for you to lose those stubborn pounds.

If you’re still wondering if you can break up abdominal fat by massage, think about how massage feels on your body. It warms up the muscles – that’s the main reason athletes get massages before major sports events. This type of warmth causes the fat itself to “melt away”, or at least soften so that it can be eradicated through exercise. The massage itself will not get rid of the fat; you’ll still have to do some work. However, your job becomes much easier when the fat is already prepared to be worked away.

Not only can massage therapy break up the fat itself, it can prevent more fat from forming if it is used in conjunction with an exercise program and diet. It accomplishes this by reducing the levels of cortisol released by the body; this hormone is directly related to weight gain, causing the body to turn any unused calories to energy. Obviously, the less you have of this hormone, the less fat your body will produce.

For many people, it is very encouraging to know that yes, you really can break up abdominal fat through massage. If this sounds like a course of action you would like to take, there are many qualified professionals that can help you.