Health Matters - MASSAGE THERAPY

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THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

• Improve sleep quality

• Eases muscle pain

• Speeds healing of soft tissue injuries

• Reduces tension in the muscles

• Boosts immune function

• Improves mental alertness

• Enhances circulation

• Stimulates movement of lymphatic fluid

• Improves joint mobility

• Relieves stress

Massage therapy to help you find relief from muscle aches and chronic pain. This treatment, when combined with chiropractic care, can provide numerous benefits for your body and mind.

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL and PHYSICAL

After a massage, most people report that they feel more relaxed and less stressed.

If you struggle with chronic pain, massage therapy can make it more manageable, especially if you are recovering from an injury.

Regular massages can help you cope with the symptoms of certain mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety.

Massage therapy can help loosen tension in your muscles, helping you feel more relaxed.

A massage may provide a boost of energy and improve your mood.

Massages can improve your circulation and reduce swelling caused by lymphatic fluid.

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EVERY BODY IS BEAUTIFUL

As Massage Therapists they get to work with bodies of every size shape and gender. From stretch marks to dry skin or scars from surgery anything you may be self concious about should never stop you from getting a massage.

YOU ARE THE BOSS

During a massage your body belongs to you. Consent is an important part of massage therapy and your therapist is there to listen to your needs and to respect your boundries. Communication is key to a successful treatment plan and will enable your therapist to deliver the best massage possible.

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The 5 techniques of a Swedish massage

1. The effleurage

The effleurage is the most used technique. It's a smooth, sliding movement towards the heart, tracing the contours of the body using the palms of the hands.

1. Kneading

This technique is similar to kneading dough. It consists of lifting, rolling and pressing the flesh. under or between the hands.

1. Friction

Friction strokes exert pressure by placing the weight of one's body on the flat of the hand and the pads of the thumbs, knuckles, fingers or the back of the forearms, then release

1. Tapping

Tapping, or percussion, is a fast, jerky rhythmic movement that has a stimulating or invigorating effect.

1. Vibration

To perform the vibration, the massage therapist shake or shake gently the flesh with the hand or t fingertips, and pass to another place and repeat this movement.

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