Benefits of Massage

 Regular Massage Therapy Treatments assist in the reduction or elimination of pain, stress, tension, while improving, circulation, joint mobility and the function of the immune system. 

The overall benefits of massage result in enhanced well being and may even reduce anxiety levels and depression where present.

Results of a study on back pain published  in the Annuals of Internal Medicine July 2011 issue reported that Massage Therapy achieved better results that either rest or drug therapy. Researchers found that Massage Therapy delivered fewer down days, less inflammation and return to higher levels of activity sooner.

Therapeutic massage is recommended for:

  • chronic stress/tension relief
  • relief of pain
  • improved circulation and improved joint mobility-range of motion
  • increased body awareness
  • general relaxation
  • sports injuries and preventative maintenance

Massage therapy is effective in the treatment of:

  • headache/migraine
  • strain/sprain/muscle spasm
  • bursitis
  • sciatica
  • neuritis/neuralgia
  • arthritis
  • constipation
  • face and jaw (TMJ) dysfunction
  • cumulative trauma disorders (carpal tunnel, rotator cuff, whiplash, shin splints, compartment syndromes)