Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the assessment and the manipulation of soft tissues to provide a therapeutic effect. Soft tissues include muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules. Massage therapy is a treatment used to help alleviate soft tissue disorders associated with postural strain, occupational stress, muscular over-use syndromes, and chronic pain. If accessed early it has the ability to reduce painful muscular patterning.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Myofascial release
- Muscle relaxation
- Improves circulation
- Decreases pain
- Increases flexibility
- Breakdown of scar tissue
- Overall feeling of wellbeing
Common Conditions Treated by Massage Therapy
- Neck and Back Pain
- Tendonitis/Bursitis
- Sport Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Pre and Post Surgical Care
- Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
- Arthritic Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Work Related Injuries
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Fractures
- Foot Disorders
- Headaches
- Neurological Conditions
- Pediatric Conditions
- Pre/Postnatal care
- TMJ dysfunction
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