Poor sleep is rarely the problem itself — it is a symptom of too much tension. Massage helps your body calm down.
Anyone who sleeps badly knows the pattern: tired in the evening but not really relaxed, lying awake at night with a busy mind, not rested in the morning. Sleep problems rarely have a single cause, but overactivity of the nervous system — too much tension, too little recovery — almost always plays a role.
A body that never truly relaxes during the day also struggles to let go at night. High muscle tension, shallow breathing and an overactive nervous system are poor companions for sleep. The body is literally ready to respond — and that is the opposite of what you need to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system — the system responsible for recovery and sleep. Heart rate drops, breathing deepens and muscle tension decreases. After a good massage, most people sleep noticeably better that evening. Not as a magic cure, but as a reset: the body remembers what relaxation feels like.
A relaxation massage is generally the best choice for sleep problems — broad, calming and focused on the whole body. If muscle tension or adhesions are a factor, cupping massage can be combined.
A session lasts 55 minutes and costs €60. The practice is in Hoofddorp at Crommelinbaan 29H, with free parking. Book via WhatsApp or the online booking system.