Massage Therapy is the art of moving the soft tissue of the body for therapeutic purposes. Massage can be used to alleviate muscle pain and tension, help reduce stress and decrease muscle spasms.
Massage therapy has a tranquilizing effect on the nervous system. In our society of over-stressed lifestyles, many of us are constantly in “flight or fight” mode. Massage can help to bring the body back into balance because it affects the “rest and digest” mode of our nervous system.
Benefits of Massage
- Improves circulation
- Increases range of motion
- Increases relaxation
- Promotes a sense of “well being”
- Reduces aches & pains
- Relaxes muscle spasms and relieves tension
- Increases blood supply and nutrition to the muscles
Massage may help if you have
- Muscle tightness / spasms TMJ dysfunction
- A sport or occupational injury
- Myofascial pain
- Decreased motion at joint
- Chronic or temporary pain
- Stress