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Essentially, Massage Therapy is the intentional and systematic manipulation of soft-tissue for the purpose of enhancing or maintaining health within and among the various systems of the body while the body is at rest and the mind is letting go.
Therapeutic massage helps restore balance, and brings the body back to normal by enhancing the relaxation response. Massage also relieves many of the mental and physical problems caused by prolonged stress. Swedish Massage is characterized by the familiar long strokes, as well as, kneading, vibration, friction and percussion techniques. Joint movements and stretching are commonly performed as part of the massage.
A massage session is determined largely by the needs of the client. Length of service can range from 30 minutes to one or two hours, and may focus on either a specific symptom or body area or incorporate the full body. These sessions are generally wellness oriented and aim to improve circulation, relax the muscles, improve joint mobility, induce general relaxation, promote healthy skin and create a general sense of well-being. Clients are usually treated while resting on a massage table or seated in a chair.
The Many Benefits & Applications of Therapeutic Massage
However, massage goes far beyond feeling good. Therapeutic
Massage stretches and loosens muscles and other tissue. This manipulation of
tissue leaves a sensation of complete relaxation. Massage increases circulation,
improves blood flow and stimulates the movement of lymph fluid. This increase
speeds the removal of toxic waste products and allows nutrient rich, fresh clean
blood and oxygen to reach all the cells of the body. The enhancement of waste
removal lessens the chance of toxic build up, ("knots") which can become a
permanent adhesion and cause tremendous discomfort and possible disease.
Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenance or
wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally.
Massage
sessions help to reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress. Therapeutic
Massage can help you to sleep better, reduce your anxiety, and create an overall
sense of good health.
Promotes well nourished and healthy skin
Improves circulation of blood and lymph
Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
Encourages general relaxation & improves energy flow
Improves immune system functioning
Therapeutic massage can help relieve certain common
physical problems, and help bring the body back to optimal functioning.
General muscular tension and aches
Tension headaches
Muscular back pain
Poor circulation
Stress and anxiety
Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a
fitness or sports program, helping you performance goals with minimum injury and
pain. Massage
addresses specific sports related injuries, and injuries sustained from everyday
activity.
Relieves tired and sore muscles
Helps improve flexibility
Reduces anxiety of athletic competition
Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion and/or injury
Relaxes tight muscles
Therapeutic massage is effective in combating the negative
effects of aging noticed in the middle to late years of life. Massage can help release
chronic muscular tension and pain by improving circulation and increasing
joint flexibility.
It helps keep body tissues and basic functions in a more youthful state.
Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
Improves blood and lymph circulation
Promotes healthy vibrant skin
Improves immune system functioning
Relieves muscle aches and stiffness.
Therapeutic massage helps balance the effects of stress in
our lives and helps to avoid stress-related disease and dysfunction.
In fact, it's this capacity
to reduce stress that is leading an increasing number of people to include
massage as part of their wellness routines.
Triggers the Relaxation Response
Relaxes tense muscles
Reduces anxiety level
Normalizes blocked energy flow
Improves immune system functioning
Restores a calm mind and feeling of wellbeing
Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long
term situations, which cause unique physical and mental challenges.
For mothers-to-be during pregnancy
For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies.
For the disabled, especially those in wheel chairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions
For the elderly
Therapeutic massage is frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care.
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Post Surgical Patients
Chiropractic
Medical Patients
Psychotherapy
Concerns
There are situations in which caution should be taken when receiving therapeutic massage. It is generally agreed upon that persons with uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, recent surgery or fractures, phlebitis, fever, and other problem conditions should consult their physicians for any restrictions before receiving a massage. In some cases, limited restrictions apply, and in rare cases, massage should be avoided altogether. If in doubt, check with your doctor.