What is massage?

The most popular form of massage is Swedish Massage which is used for relaxation and stress reduction. This is the long flowing strokes and the picking and kneading of muscles which is the foundation from which we build

Massage History and Benefits

Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems.

Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. Many different studies continue to emphasize the importance of this therapy to maintain a healthy lifestyle.And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.

What We Treat

Massage therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy aids in the healing process from injury or over-use, and is an excellent form of preventive health care. It is also an alternative health option to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses and many chronic pain syndromes. It can also greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning, if employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury.
Massage therapists work to improve the circulation of blood through the body and to speed the removal of metabolic waste products from muscles. Their skilled kneading increases the flexibility of muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
Benefits of massage for pain relief

• Helps patients become more aware of their bodies and the sources of pain.
• Better familiarizes patients with the pain they experience.
• Has an impact on the patient by virtue of human touch.
• Improves confidence by encouraging patients to effectively cope with their pain.