Massage Therapy

Woman Head MassageMassage therapy targets muscle and soft tissue health and should be included in everyone’s self care routine.The practice of massage therapy involves the assessment and treatment of  soft tissues and joints within the body. Massage therapists target problem areas such as range of motion restrictions, pain, tightness, and scar tissue from repetitive use or past injuries.  Treatments encourage healing by increasing the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid. Additionally, massage therapy can help athletes achieve results by increasing fire time of muscles, decreasing muscle fatigue and preventing injuries.

An individualized massage therapy tretment plan can address specific tender areas with Trigger Point therapy,  increase range of motion with myofascial release, and improve muscle tightness and tenderness through the utilization of specific stretching techniques. Additionally massage therapy benefits the nervous system by engaging and calming muscles for proper activation.  

A few conditions massage therapy has been excellent at treating include:

  • muscle pain anywhere in the bodyMassage on Man
  • carpal tunnel syndrome 
  • tendinitis 
  • sprains and strains
  • headaches 
  • anxiety/depression 
  • gastrointestinal dysfunction
  • pregnancy and postpartum care 
  • whiplash
  • post-surgical rehab
  • jaw dysfunction
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia

Through a number of specific pressure techniques, muscles are able to relax and tension begins to melt away, improving range of motion of joints and encouraging better movement throughout the body. Massage therapy gets you and your musculoskeletal system feeling limber and light on your feet.

 

 

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