Massage Therapy and its Benefits

A person receiving a back massage with hands pressing into their upper back, lying face down on a massage table.

Benefits of Massage

  • Pain Relief: Massage therapy can effectively alleviate chronic and acute pain. With regular care, you will notice sustainable change and an improved quality of life.

  • Improved Circulation: Massage therapy enhances blood flow, promoting cardiovascular health which delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues in order to help with recovery and healing.

  • Increased Flexibility: Regular massage therapy improves flexibility and range of motion, making everyday movements easier and more comfortable. With sustainable change you will be ready to live a more active lifestyle.

  • Muscle Relaxation: Massage therapy helps relax muscle tension, easing stiffness and improving comfort in movement. This can help to correct poor postural habits that many people endure due to lifestyle and work habits.

  • Detoxification: Massage theraoy aids in the removal of toxins from the body, supporting better health and vitality. Staying hydrated is necessary to assist in this process.

A person receiving a neck massage or chiropractic care from a professional.

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage

  • Stimulates the lymphatic system to work more efficiently

  • Promotes a healthy immune system

  • Removes stagnant fluid from tissues

  • Detoxifies the body

  • Reduces swelling and inflammation

  • Decreases acute and chronic pain

  • Decongests the body after surgery

  • Relieves fatigue

  • Decreases abnormal water retention

  • Induces deep relaxation to aid with insomnia and stress

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Common Pathologies

Massage therapy can be a boon to a host of different health complications. Here is just a short list of some common maladies that many of us will experience and that can respond well to massage treatment.

  • Headaches and Migraine

  • Whiplash and other spinal injury

  • Frozen Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injuries

  • Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome

  • Plantar Fasciitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Autoimmune Dysfunction

  • Life can be painful! Massage can help!