Reasons to Consider Massage Therapy

Are you thinking about getting massage therapy? When you have been suffering from a certain health issue, you can choose to take the traditional medicine route, the alternative medicine route or a combination of the two. Nowadays, more and more patients are looking into their alternative options because they offer a holistic approach. This means they can expect a focus not only to be placed on their health issue, but their overall health can benefit as well.

What is massage therapy?

Wondering what massage therapy means when it comes to using it for your health issues? Chiropractic massage therapy treatments focus on using the spine and central nervous system to promote healing throughout the entire body. This manual manipulation is used on various parts of the body, with an emphasis on soft tissues, e.g., muscle, skin, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc. The overall goal of therapy can range from relaxing the soft tissues for better flexibility and range of motion to providing the patient with the rehabilitative therapy needed for a complete recovery.

Those who would benefit from this type of therapy

Massage therapy is a type of therapy that can provide benefits to many different people, no matter their age or current health issue. The people who are most likely to benefit from undergoing massage therapy are those who:

• Are experiencing ongoing headaches or migraines
• Are experiencing muscle spasms in their back
• Have been diagnosed with a strain or sprain anywhere in their body
• Have been diagnosed with sciatica, arthritis or tendinitis
• Have been injured when playing sports or in an auto accident
• Are suffering from a repetitive injury
• Are looking for stress relief
• Are in need of rehabilitation services due to an injury or surgery

Massage therapy techniques

The following is a list of common massage therapy techniques utilized today:

Reflexology

Reflexology utilizes alternative pressure applied to certain areas on the feet, hands and ears.

Craniosacral therapy

Craniosacral therapy works by removing any restrictions in the connective tissues near the spinal cord, allowing for improvement in the entire musculoskeletal system.

Myofascial release (MFR)

MFR is a type of massage therapy used to treat patients who are experiencing musculoskeletal immobility and/or pain. Benefits include relaxed muscles, improved blood flow and overall improved flexibility.

Trigger point therapy

Trigger point therapy is a type of massage that focuses on loosening muscles that have been injured in some way, e.g., a sports injury, overuse, etc.

Would you benefit from massage therapy?

There are many benefits that come with choosing massage therapy. If you are currently experiencing one or more of the above health issues, then we invite you to contact us now to make a consultation appointment for more information. The sooner you find a treatment that works for you, the sooner you can experience the pain relief you need.

Ready to take advantage of this alternative medicine option, which focuses on you as a whole person vs. only focusing on your health issue? We are here for you!

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