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Massage Therapy & Myofascial Release
Therapeutic massage involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body to prevent
and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress.
Massage therapy:
- Alleviates headache-associated pain
- Helps improve your ability to walk with a normal and balanced gait
- Helps lower your blood pressure
- Improves your breathing as a result of a more relaxed diaphragm
- Improves your range of motion, muscle tone, and flexibility
- Increases your blood flow, which aids in the healing process and allows
muscles to work more efficiently;
- Reduces stiffness, pain and muscle tension
- Stimulates the body to release helpful chemicals such as endorphins
Massage has been shown to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of health
problems, including:
- Stress
- Sleep apnea and insomnia
- Sinusitis
- Range of motion
- Pain (chronic and temporary)
- Myofascial pain
- Jaw disorders
- Injuries such as pulled or strained muscles and ligaments
- Headache
- Digestive disorders, including spastic colon and constipation
- Circulatory problems
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Asthma and bronchitis
- Arthritis
- Allergies
In some cases, devices may be used to perform massage. Traction massage entails
lying on your back on a special table with a pillow under your knees. The table
has small rollers that glide up and down your spine.
Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Reduce muscle tension and pain
- Reduce stress, anxiety, and blood pressure
- Promote circulation and elimination of toxins
- Speed recovery from injury
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