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What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is one of the most effective and readily available ways to prevent and treat muscle injuries, pain and soreness.
Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to help the body heal itself. During massage various levels of pressure and movement are applied to the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (membrane which surrounds the muscles). Though there are many specialized massage techniques being used today, the most widely practiced is Swedish massage. Swedish massage is built around five basic strokes – effleurage (gliding stroke), petrissage (kneading stroke), friction (steady pressure), tapotement (drumming), and vibration and jostling.
What types of issues does Massage Therapy help?
Massage therapy can be effective for treating many conditions, such as:
fibromyalgia, tendonitis, arthritis, carpel tunnel, plantar fasciitis, sore muscles, headaches, TMJD, sciatica, poor circulation, trauma (emotional and physical), sports injuries, stress (emotional, physical, psychological), postural or structural dysfunction, chronic pain and tension, depression, recovery and rehabilitation, symptoms of age, insomnia, asthma, digestive disorders, constipation, and minor aches and pains.
People taking prescriptions for the above and related conditions, will find that massage can be a great compliment to or even an alternative for the medication. The long-term benefit of receiving regular massage is an experience of greater health.
What are the benefits?
- Increases blood circulation, enhancing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to areas of the body
- Soothes and relaxes the entire body
- Loosens tight muscles
- Relieves tired and aching muscles
- Lowers heart rate
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces tension headaches
- Reduces mental stress
- Improved concentration
- Assists in recovery from injuries and illness by decreasing restrictions such as toxin build up and scar tissue formations
- Helps in releasing emotions stored in the body
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves joint flexibility and increase range of motion
- Directly stimulates the nervous system and can be used to release chronic tension or holding patterns in the body
- Aids the lymphatic system by encouraging the flow of lymph
- Improves the condition of the skin by increasing the flow of nourishing blood to the surface as well as exfoliating old skin cells and sebum
- Helps prevent atrophy in muscles that are inactive
- Provides relief for tension and stress that affect the physical, mental and emotional well being of the receiver
- Stimulates endorphins, which helps to relieve pain and discomfort
- Promotes restful sleep
- Feels Good!
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