Benefits of massage

What does massage do?

Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues and promotes a relaxation response in the nervous system. Massage can help these conditions:

• Headaches
• Whiplash Injuries
• Tendonitis
• TMJ Dysfunction
• Plantar Faciitis
• Sports Injuries
• Chronic muscle tension
• Rotator Cuff strains
• Minor Ligament tears

Types of Massage

• Swedish/Relaxation Massage
  Long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion. This massage is very relaxing and improves circulation as most strokes are directed towards the heart.
• Deep tissue massage
  A type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas. This massage will require dialogue between you and the therapist to locate the specific area of concern.
• Trigger Point Therapy
  This technique uses deep tissue and also the “holding” of a point in a muscle or other tissue which has an adhesion. Adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Also what is called “referred pain,” by holding the adhesion (trigger point) the client may feel pain radiating beyond that point. Deep tissue and Trigger Point Therapy works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement using direct deep pressure or friction across the grain of the muscles. People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage. Also long term relief from injuries, chronic muscle tension and tendonitis, to name a few.