Massage IS a great treatment for PMS (premenstrual) symptoms. Massage can redress the circulatory changes triggered by altered hormone production during PMS that lead to retention and that awful bloated sensation. Massage promotes circulation and lymphatic drainage, thereby redressing the body's fluid balance. Massage is also great for the skin; a problem area for many women during PMS.
Better yet, massage is a great de-stresser. If anxiety, mood swings and depression blight your life during PMS, then a massage or two (at the very minimum!) can have great psychological as well as physical benefit. For full effect, try an aromatherapy massage with essential and aromatic, claming, relaxing and mood enhancing oils.
Book your beauty salon appointments for these massages ahead, in plenty of time every month so that you know when PMS strikes, you at least have one or two treats and a means to feeling better to look forward to.
PMS massage doesn't necessarily have to be administered by professionals though. If the man in your life is a martyr to your PMS symptoms, then he's likely to be very receptive to developing his massage skills if you convince him that frequent treatment will make your and therefore his life much more pleasant during PMS!
