Table of contents:
- Where does belching come from?
- The relationship of massage with burps
- How come, my masseuse also burp?
Burp when massaged is no longer a strange thing. Actually, what causes us to burp every time we massage?
Where does belching come from?
Burping is a way for the body to naturally excrete gas. This accumulation of gas in the body results from gas that is inhaled and swallowed into the body when we eat, drink, or talk.
The relationship of massage with burps
When massaged, the body gives two kinds of responses. First, the mechanical response as a result of constant pressure and movement when fine tissue is manipulated. Second, as a reflex response to nerve stimulation. These two responses work in sync to improve blood flow. That's why after a massage you will feel more relaxed.
Reduced blood flow due to massage stimulation can help increase the activity of peristalsis in the large intestine to relieve constipation, gas and colic, as well as promote the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, which stimulates digestion.
Burping during a massage shows that the digestive system is properly reactivated along with the other organs, so that it can better pump the clogged air out, not only from the stomach but also the accumulated gas trapped in the joints or in the deepest creases of the muscles.
If not excreted, the gas that accumulates in the body can cause flatulence and abdominal pain (in fact, it may lead to a number of other medical conditions later in life). Massage can restore and maintain air levels within normal levels that can be tolerated by your body.
How come, my masseuse also burp?
He said, masseuses burp during massage because their instincts can feel the "bad" energy from the gas trapped in the massage client's body. There is no medical research that has proven the link between belching and masseurs. One of the most likely reasons is the burp experienced by the masseuse. There is simply a placebo effect or suggestion.
