The therapeutic effects of massage are recognized by personal and clinical experience, and supported by scientific research. They include:
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* General Relaxation
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* Improved Circulation
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* Muscle Relaxation
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* Alleviation of certain kinds of Muscle Pain
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* Improvement of Cellular Nutrition
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* Relief from the Negative Effects of Stress
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* Reduction of Anxiety
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The Different Types of Massage
Swedish Massage
This is the basic method used in traditional massage using long flowing strokes, rubbing, tapping, deep kneading, and includes movement of the joints.
Rolfing
is a deep penetrating massage technique working with the connective tissue inorder to help the patient increase their range of motion, improve their balance, and provides greater ease of posture by helping to recover proper body alignment.
Reflexology
is a therapeutic touch technique in which the whole body can be treated by working on reflex zones in the feet and the hands. Applying just the right amount of pressure to specific areas can help to release blockages.
Shiatsu
This technique involves the use of firm pressure on specific acupuncture points along the meridian channels inorder to stimulate or sedate (balance) the flow of vital energy throughout the body.
Aromatherapy Massage
This combines the aromatic essential oils of plants with the massge oil to further aid in the treatment of ailments, and to help reduce stress, rejuvenate, revitalize, and can offer a calming effect.
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are specific spots in the muscles and tendons which can cause pain, and which may radiate pain into other areas of the body. They are small areas of spasm that range in size from a marble to golf ball, depending on the chronicity and nature of the initial injury. Trigger points may be caused by a sudden trauma (e.g. from falling, or car accident) or from repeated use of a paticular muscle. Sometimes, they may develop over time from chronic muscular tension in an area. Chronic spasm of the involved muscle or muscle groups can cause a decrease in vascular flow and therefore, toxic waste (aka: lactic acid) gets trapped within the muscle. Trigger Point therapy involves the direct pressure with the thumb, fingers, elbow, or trigger point instrument (aka: T-Bar), which will often deactivate it, thus breaking the pain-spasm-pain cycle and releiving the pain it causes. When direct pressure is applied to the area, the pain may radiate causing intense pain, but as the point releases the pain will also ease. The increase in blood flow will flush out the toxins into the blood stream and may cause flu like symptoms, such as; headache, nausea, diarrhea, and sometimes a metal taste in the mouth. It is important to drink plenty of water after this treatment. This will help to minimize the symptoms.
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The A B C 's of Massage
Agility -a skillful massage can help break up scar tissue and stretch adhesions that are built up in the muscles and tendons which may restrict movement, it may also help loosen up stiff joints and help to increase a patients range of motion.
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Breathing -is promoted by the drainage of fluids, and by eliminating tension in the chest, shoulders, and abdomen. This decrease in tension enhances breathing to a fuller capacity allowing for greater expansion of the rib cage.
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Circulation
-it assists in the flow of blood through the capillaries, veins and in the arteries. It also, increases the circulation throughout the entire body.
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Digestion -Stress can impede the digestion process and massage is a stress reducer, and its application has been known to stimulate the moving action of the intestines.
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Immunity
-massage helps to encourage the flow of metabolic waste out of the body via the lymph system. It can also help to release deep embedded emotions that can be stored within the muscles causing dis-ease on the body which can often transform into disease.
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Injuries
-massage can aid in the recovery from fatigue produced by excessive exercise, and it helps to reduce pain by helping to eliminate inflammaion.
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Muscles
-tight and tense muscles can be relaxed with the use of massage, and it can help to relieve muscular pain. Massage also enables muscles to contract and move easier, offering greater flexability.
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Nervous System
-massage can have a sedative or stimulating effect on your system. If stressed your nerves can be calmed, while tired nerves may be soothed, which can give you more energy and revitalize your entire body.
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Well-being
-a good massage can help to penetrate right into the depths of your being. It is pleasurable and healing, and it can release a great deal of negative energy; including tesion and anxiety.
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Whatever your age or stage in life, you could use the magic touch that a MASSAGE has to offer.
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Just like a newborn baby, touch is an essential part of everyone's overall good health.
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