Massage & Body Work
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Swedish/Basic Massage - Used to relax the body & mind with slow, light to medium pressured strokes over the body.
Deep Tissue Massage - This therapy is used to release chronic muscle tension by slower, deeper, and more direct touch.
Trigger Point Therapy - Trigger points, often referred to as “knots”, can cause chronic or acute pain. This therapy is designed to help release the contracted area in the muscle.
Watsu - Watsu is a gentle form of body therapy performed in warm water, (around 35°C.) It combines elements of massage, joint mobilisation, shiatsu, muscle stretching and dance.
Neuromuscular Therapy - A combination of trigger point therapy and myofascial release. Its purpose is to balance the nervous system with the musculoskeletal system.
Lymphatic Massage - Used to boost the
circulation of the lymphatic system. Helps remove excess water, wastes and toxins.
Reflexology - Based on the theory of reflex points in the hands and feet which directly relate to bodily organs, functions and systems.
Reiki - Used to balance and amplify energy for the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of the recipient.
Benefits of Massage
Benefits of Massage
What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Massage can:
- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Ease medication dependence.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain.
A Powerful Ally
There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.
Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:
- Decreased anxiety.
- Enhanced sleep quality.
- Greater energy.
- Improved concentration.
- Increased circulation.
- Reduced fatigue.
Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.
Profound Effects
In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:
- Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
- Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.
- Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.
- High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
- Preterm infants have improved weight gain.
Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch—which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, the medical community is actively embracing bodywork, and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal intensive care units. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage practitioners and even spas to treat postsurgery or pain patients as part of the recovery process.
Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits
Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.
Reproduced from www.massagetherapy.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must I be completely undressed?
Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, you decide what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort. You will be properly draped during the session.
What will the massage or bodywork feel like?
It depends on the techniques used. As your body becomes relaxed pressure and strokes will increase to relieve areas of muscular tension. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort.
What should I do during the massage or bodywork session?
Make yourself comfortable. The practitioner will either gently move you or tell you what it needed throughout the session. Just close your eyes and relax. Feel free to ask questions about massage or bodywork in general or about the technique you are receiving.
How will I feel after the session?
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom for long-term aches and pains. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage.
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