Massage Therapy
Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
A healthy lifestyle requires attention to diet and physical
activity. But it can also include regular massage as a way to keep
the body in it's best working order. Massage is more than just a
back rub; skillful application of therapeutic techniques can assist
the body's natural processes of rehabilitating, restoring, and
maintaining function and ability.
Massage can have profound effects on the body's systems, especially
the cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, and immune systems. Listed
here are some specific effects on therapeutic massage:
- Provides deep relaxation and stress/anxiety relief.
- Improves circulation and reduces blood pressure.
- Encourages lymph circulation and strengthens immunity.
- Enhances athletic performance and reduces recovery time.
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion.
- Relieves muscle tension and stiffness and reduces muscle spasm
- Improves energy flow
Some of the types of Massage Offered
Swedish/Relaxation Massage
Probably the most common form of massage. It involves long sweeping
strokes, kneading, and friction applied to muscular tissue. The
therapist uses oil or lotion as a lubricant to glide over the skin.
Swedish Massage is highly effective for many purposes, such as
stress relief, increasing circulation, and loosening tense
muscles.
Sports Massage
Not just for professional athletes; its benefits are available to
any physically active person. Sports Massage can be used to
pre-vent, to enhance, peak performance and prevent injuries, or
post-event to speed recover time, relieve cramping. It can also be
used as a maintenance technique to speed healing from common sports
injuries, and improve flexiblity and joint range of motion.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
A variation similar to Swedish massage. It is also referred to as
"Deep Tissue Massage." The therapist, using oil, applies deep,
specific strokes and cross fiber friction to break up adhesions (or
scar tissue) that may be causing chronic pain. Spots of
hyperirritability that are painful or create painful or disruptive
symptoms are called Trigger Points. Treating these trigger points
with NMT techniques can relieve chronic pain and restore
function.
Pregnancy Massage
Integrative Approach
No two people are alike. Therefore, no one type of massage suits all
people. Our massage therapists variety of skills allows her to use
the right approach or combination of approaches that suit your
comfort level, preferences, and health goals.
For more information or any questions you have, call us at
(517) 381-9730 or email us @
[email protected] with
your questions.
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Complement to Chiropractic Care
Massage Therapy is an age-old remedy which has proven to be an
effective complement to chiropractic care. Both are holistic in
nature, and are based on belief in the innate healing power of the
body. Together, Chiropractic and massage facilitate the natural
healing process by keeping he body in proper alignment and ensuring
a free flow of nerve impulses and circulation of fluids.
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