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.

If you are unsure whether massage would be helpful for you, please look at our Massage Benefits page.