Massage for children
Friday, September 11, 2009
In India most of the children are massaged during their developmental period. Massage is not a new concept specially in Eastern and African countries. It is believed that with massage the child develop better strength, coordination and weight bearing. It is to soothe, relax and calm down the child.
Physiologically, touch is the first sense developed to the human. Gentle and loving touch is healing. Babies are known to grow poorly or fail to thrive if physical and loving touch is not sufficient. According to TRI (touch research institute) in Miami, "Every child should be massaged at bedtime on a regular basis"
Massage proved to be best for relieving stress to all of us and same for children as well. It boosts the immune system, tunes the tactile system, and at subtle level make the child daring and courageous. It elevates the mood, reduces anxiety and make children comfortable and happy.
Massage plays an important role for the children with developmental delay, sensory processing disorder, Autism, Hyperactivity, ADHD, preterm and prolonged illness. Deep pressure along with proper massage calm down the system and organize the child activity. Children with Autism and ADHD with associated hyperactivity requires lots of pressure and touch to decrease the sensitivity and improve attention span. It boosts the self esteem and reduce the fear. It improves the motor skills and regulates the sleep pattern. It helps in developing self and body image which indirectly help in organizing the child activity. However, for special purpose parents may need professional guidance for strokes and directions.
Physiologically, touch is the first sense developed to the human. Gentle and loving touch is healing. Babies are known to grow poorly or fail to thrive if physical and loving touch is not sufficient. According to TRI (touch research institute) in Miami, "Every child should be massaged at bedtime on a regular basis"
Massage proved to be best for relieving stress to all of us and same for children as well. It boosts the immune system, tunes the tactile system, and at subtle level make the child daring and courageous. It elevates the mood, reduces anxiety and make children comfortable and happy.
Massage plays an important role for the children with developmental delay, sensory processing disorder, Autism, Hyperactivity, ADHD, preterm and prolonged illness. Deep pressure along with proper massage calm down the system and organize the child activity. Children with Autism and ADHD with associated hyperactivity requires lots of pressure and touch to decrease the sensitivity and improve attention span. It boosts the self esteem and reduce the fear. It improves the motor skills and regulates the sleep pattern. It helps in developing self and body image which indirectly help in organizing the child activity. However, for special purpose parents may need professional guidance for strokes and directions.
Posted byNeeti at 3:55 PM
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Thank you for sharing this information on child massage. I'm a baby/children's massage instructor and mom of two, massage-loving, little girls. Massage is such a simple thing to do, yet it has great benefits for children as well as parents. Let's hope for every child to grow up in a nurturing touch environment.