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What is Therapeutic Massage? Therapuetic massage is one of the oldest methods of health care still in practice. It involves the kneading, stroking, and manipulation of your body's soft tissues-your skin, muscles, and tendons. It is based on the belief that when muscles are overworked, waste prducts can accumulate in the muscle, causing soreness and stiffness. Massage Therapy is a great addition to chiropractic care. While chiropractic realigns your spine, massage therapy repairs the muscles. Massage aids in the movement of the spine as well as allowing muscles to release and relax. Many current patients have experienced the benefits of both of these non-invasive procedures. What are the Benefits of Therapeutic Massage? Physical Benefits: Relaxes & Refreshes Muscles, Improves Circulation, Assists in the Removal of Toxins from the body, Speeds up the Healing Process, Promotes Release of Endorphins (the body's natural pain releiver), & More Psychological Benefits: Relieves Fatigue, Reduces Tension & Anxiety, Promotes sense of Relaxation & Renewd Energy, Calms the Nervous System, & More
DeepTissue - This technique is used to break down unwanted adhesions and restore mobility. Relaxation/Swedish - This technique is intended to relax muscles and improve circulation with the use of massage oils and gentle manipulations such as long strokes, kneading and tapping. Pre-natal - This technique can be used prior to or after delivery to promote relaxation, soothe nerves, and rlive strained back and leg muscles. Sports - Sports massage is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. There are three contexts in which sports massage can be useful to an athlete: pre-event, post-event, and injury treatment. Trigger Point - This technique applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain. Reflexology - Reflexology is an alternative medicine method involving the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health. Neuromuscular Therapy - Neuromuscular therapy consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm. The massage therapy pressure is usually applied with the fingers, knuckles, or elbow. Slip Stream Cupping - This technique releases rigid soft tissue, drains excess fluids and toxins from the body. It also loosens adhesions, lifts connective tissue and brings blood flow to stagnant skin and muscle tissue Most health insurances are accepted, please call today to see if your insurance will cover therapeutic massage! Stewart Clinic 706-543-2584 |
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