05/07/2025
Using a weighted blanket during a massage can have a powerful calming effect on the nervous system. Here’s what’s happening physiologically and neurologically:
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🧠 Nervous System Response:
1. Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System
• The deep, even pressure from a weighted blanket mimics a technique known as Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS).
• DPS signals safety and comfort to the body, which shifts the autonomic nervous system from “fight or flight” (sympathetic) into “rest and digest” (parasympathetic).
• This shift helps the body to relax more deeply, slow the heart rate, and reduce muscle tension.
2. Regulates Neurotransmitters
• Deep pressure boosts levels of serotonin (mood stabilizer) and dopamine (feel-good hormone), which enhance the sense of well-being.
• It can also increase melatonin (promoting rest and sleep), and reduce cortisol (the stress hormone).
3. Improves Body Awareness (Proprioception)
• The extra weight enhances proprioceptive feedback — the body’s sense of where it is in space.
• This increased sensory input can calm a hyper-aroused nervous system, making the client feel more grounded and secure.
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💆♀️ Massage Therapy Integration:
• When combined with massage, the weighted blanket enhances the calming effect, especially during still moments like integration/resting phases or while working on the lower body.
• Ideal for clients with anxiety, trauma history, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities, as it helps contain their energy, creating a sense of safe holding.
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