Massage Therapy
Deep tissue massage by a registered massage therapist offers many medical benefits
and is one of the best methods to relieve stress, headaches and pain. Through manipulation of the muscles and pressure to the body, massage therapy increases circulation, sending oxygen throughout the body. The physiological results of massage are astounding, including a reduction in pain, faster muscle recovery during sports and fitness activities, and a more balanced, relaxed body. When we get hurt without knowing how or why it happens or we just don’t feel like ourselves anymore, massage is a therapeutic way to begin to restore ourselves. The headaches, soreness flaring up from old injuries or a recent incident which may cause us to change the way we function and to lose quality of life, are easily treatable with massage!
Massage Therapy – STRESS
Massage is one of the best remedies for stress. Endorphins are released by our bodies during a massage. These natural anti-stress hormones quiet edginess and make it easier to sleep at night. Massage has a direct effect on reducing muscle tension and headaches. Reducing stress gives you more energy, improves your overall well being, and can prevent injuries and illness in the process.
Massage Therapy – INJURIES
Massage can accelerate healing. Injuries such as tendonitis, ligament sprains, muscle strains and other musculoskeletal complaints in the body recover more quickly. Massage helps reduce inflammation by increasing circulation, which removes waste products and toxins and brings nutritive fluids to injured cells. Certain massage techniques can limit scar formation in new injuries and can soften scar tissue around old injuries.
Massage Therapy – PREVENTION
By reducing chronic muscle tension, massage can help prevent injuries that might be caused by over stressed or unbalanced, inflexible muscle groups. Planning ahead can maintain your body’s health.
Registered Massage Therapy has helped treat conditions such as:
- Sports Injuries
- Back Pain
- Stress Management
- Headaches
- Repetitive Injuries
- Work Place Injuries
- Decreased Circulation/Edema
- Fibromyalgia
- Acute and Chronic Injuries
- Motor Vehicle Accident Injury
How Will a Massage Feel?
Massage therapy on healthy tissues generally feels good and allows the body to relax in response to this type of physical treatment. A massage therapist uses firm but gentle pressure to manipulate tissues and works at different tissue depths based on your needs and tolerance. Working in the area of an injury or chronic pain/dysfunction may cause discomfort at first, but this usually lessens after the initial treatment. The most effective and deepest massage works with the body’s natural responses and the therapist will carefully work within what feels right to you.
