Massage Therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscles, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person's health and well-being. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare alternative that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday tasks and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and can help alleviate acute and chronic pain conditions. Massage Therapy can also be a part of a maintenance program that will help prevent issues such a stress from increasing to an unhealthy level, keeping your nervous system calm, as well as to aid in the reduction of mental fatigue and headaches .
Help calm the nervous system and enjoy a relaxing Massage with soothing techniques that quiet the mind and allow the body to let go of all the stresses and pressures of daily life. A relaxation Massage will promote circulation, decrease muscle soreness, tension and help put you in a state of rest.
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Is the assessment and treatment of a variety of muscular and joint dysfunctions. Several modalities can be used such as: Trigger Point Release, Frictions, Hydrotherapy (use of hot and cold applications), Myofascial and Deep Tissue techniques and Joint Mobilizations. An RMT will go through a series of questions and assessments to determine the best course of treatment for you. Once the Massage is complete, a specific treatment plan will be discussed and implemented with you and you will be given the appropriate home care specifically geared towards your recovery and health goals.
Sports Massage is a therapeutic massage specifically focussed on restricted, injured muscles and soft tissues as a result of overtraining, repetitive use or from athletics/sports. SRT (Soft Tissue Release) is when a specific muscle is placed in a stretched position and quick repetitive stretches are done while a precise area of the muscle is held with pressure to achieve a specific stretch. PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) are stretches and movements added throughout the massage to enhance active and passive movements and improve ranges of motion (ROM) These techniques will greatly improve joint range of motion (ROM), flexibility, helps decrease muscle pain and tension, decreases muscle spasms, decreases neurological excitability ( relaxes nerves) and helps improve quality of sleep.
Massage Therapy can provide a great deal of relief from muscular pain and soreness to helping improve joint health and mobility; however, it is suggested to have a course of Massage treatments as it is cumulative and the more consistent you are with treatments the more beneficial the results will be. Having regular massage treatments will bring the most benefit and can help strengthen and tone the entire body. It can also help prevent injuries, strains and pain that typically occur due to excess tension and repetitive use. The receiver of the massage treatment may leave with a renewed energy level and reduction in stress, tension and fatigue. Massage Therapy can aid in overall health and help heal the body both mentally, emotionally and physically.