Massage Therapy
There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Whether the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.
Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of diseases are stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress.
While eliminating anxiety and pressure in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage therapy can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:
- Decreased anxiety
- Enhanced sleep quality
- Greater energy
- Improved concentration
- Increased blood circulation
- Reduced fatigue
- Reduced inflammation and swelling
- Reduction in joint stiffness
- Loosens tight muscles
- Promotes lymphatic drainage
- Aides in the development of muscle and connective tissue reconstruction
- Decreases scar tissue formation
Decrease Pain And Improve Function
Massage therapy is an advanced method that allows us to decrease pain and improve function in areas that may suffer from the following:
- Scar Tissue
- Chronic Inflammation
- Adhesions in muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Repetitive Stress Injuries to muscles, joint capsules & connective tissues
Profound Effects
Specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body in response to massage therapy, with profound effects.
Research shows that with soft tissue therapy:
- Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
- Better pulmonary function and increased peak airflow.
- Lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
- Decreased water retention and cramping.
A Hand-In-Hand Relationship
What separates our massage therapy from other practices is that our licensed therapist works hand-in-hand with our wonderful restoration and rehabilitation program, which means the patient gets the highest level of care and knowledge available.
Our licensed neuromuscular massage therapists are specially trained in the following forms of therapy: Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Massage, Effleurage, Pétrissage, Swedish and/or Tapotement (stroking, compression, percussion).