Massage Therapy

So Many have discovered Advanced massage and laser therapy clinic, Benefits of Massage Therapy. Massage therapy is proven to relieve stress and tension and, in most cases, help heal illnesses caused by stress.

Massage is considered to be one of the oldest treatments and was used for thousands of years by many cultures. The ancient civilizations of the Chinese, Hindus, Persians and Egyptians use forms of massage to treat many illnesses.

Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself.

So, what exactly are the benefits to receiving regular massage and/or bodywork treatments?

Increase in circulation - allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs
Stimulation of the flow of lymph - the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders
Increase in the circulation of blood and lymph systems - to improve the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin
Relaxation - softening of injured and overused muscles
Reduction in muscle spasms and cramping
Increase in joint flexibility
Reduction of recovery time from surgery
Elimination of pains - after strenuous workouts
Release of endorphins - the body's natural painkiller – to aid with a chronic illness, injury or recovery from surgery
Reduction of post-surgery adhesion's and edema - can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred
Improvement of range-of-motion - decrease in discomfort for patients with lower back pain
Relief from pain for migraine - And can decrease in the need for medication
Aid in exercise and stretching - atrophied muscles and reduction of shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion
Assistance with shorter labor - for expectant mothers, as well as a decreased need for medication, less depression and anxiety and shorter hospital stays
Immune System - Numerous studies have indicated that massage, work outs and heat can increase the immune system’s cytotoxic capacity (the activity level of the body’s natural "killer cells") and decrease the number of T-cells, which improves the body’s immune functioning overall
Specific physiological and psychological changes - As a result of massage, especially when massage is utilized as a preventative, frequent therapy

Massages can promote healing

Touching is a natural human reaction to pain and stress. Think of the last time you bumped your head. What did you do? You rub it!

Massage is a major part of any physical rehabilitation treatment and many other chronic treatments, including lower back pain, arthritis and bursitis. It also relieves many stress illnesses and tension of everyday living. Healers throughout time and the world have instinctively and independently developed a wide range of therapeutic techniques using touch.

Massage can reduce stress

Experts estimate that 80% to 90% of disease is stress-related. The physical changes massage brings to your body can have a positive effect in many areas of your life, besides increasing relaxation and decreasing anxiety. Massage lowers your blood pressure, increases circulation, improves recovery from injury, helps you sleep better and increases your concentration. Massage also reduces fatigue and gives you more energy to handle stressful situations.

Massage can bring balance

Massage is a perfect elixir for good health, but it can also provide an integration of body and mind. By producing a meditative state or heightened awareness of living in the present moment, massage can provide emotional and spiritual balance, bringing with it true relaxation and peace.motivated individualists, sports enthusiasts and expectant mothers alike go to find relief from the tension and stress of an active and busy lifestyle.

To maintain good health, flexibility, manage chronic pain or optimize recovery from injury, Advanced Massage and laser therapy clinic and his team of highly trained therapists will tailor a program that achieves your specific goals to live life with to its fullest.

Many massage techniques are still in use today

We have scientific proof of the benefits of massage - ranging from treating and curing chronic diseases and injuries to alleviating the growing stresses and tensions of our modern lifestyles. Having a massage does more than just relax your body and mind.

Swedish Massage - Swedish massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The disrobed client is covered by a sheet, with only the area being worked on exposed. Therapists use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements, with the application of oil, to reduce friction on the skin. The many benefits of Swedish massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesion's, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.

Myofascial Release - Myofascial release is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions and facilitate the emergence of emotional patterns and belief systems that are no longer relevant or are impeding progress.

Deep Tissue Massage - Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesion's to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.

Pregnancy Massage - Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health. Massage therapy addresses different needs through varying techniques, one of which is called Swedish Massage, which aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body. Swedish Massage is the recommended prenatal massage method during pregnancy because it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy. Many professionals consider the best position for a pregnant woman during massage is side-lying.

Sports Massage - Sports massage is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. There are three contexts in which sports massage can be useful to an athlete: pre-event, post-event, and injury treatment.Pre-event massage is delivered at the performance site, usually with the athlete fully clothed. Fast-paced and stimulating, it helps to establish blood flow and to warm up muscles. During the massage, the athlete generally focuses on visualizing the upcoming event. Post-event massage is also delivered on site, through the clothes. The intent here is to calm the nervous system and begin the process of flushing toxins and waste products out of the body. Post-event massage can reduce recovery time, enabling an athlete to resume training much sooner than rest alone would allow. When an athlete sustains an injury, skillful massage therapy can often speed and improve the quality of healing.

Stretching Massage - is when the therapist will stretch the clients muscles during the massage to increase muscle range of motion as well as reduce pain. Stretching counteracts tension by lengthening contracted muscle tissue, and mechanically "pumps" lactic acid and other waste products out of the muscles. Once the contraction has been relaxed, normal circulation is restored, and the muscles can rest. If there has been micro-tearing due to overuse, stretching will help realign developing scar tissue to prevent adhesion's from forming. Stretching allows the muscle to regain its full range of motion by lengthening muscle fibers that have become shortened by work or exercise.

Aromatherapy - The use of essential oils (extracted from herbs, flowers, resin, woods, and roots) in body and skin care treatments is known as aromatherapy.

Trigger Point - Trigger point therapy is a form of deep tissue but does not scrape muscle fibers the way deep tissue does. Trigger Point targets knots and adhesion's by applying pressure to the center of the knot, forcing it to let go, followed by stokes that provide increased circulation to flush released toxins out and away of the affected area allowing the body to get rid of it

Recent studies suggest that people who are HIV positive and regularly get massages show an increase in their WBC-count, which includes T-cells that fight viral infections, as well as phagocytes that help fight against bacterial infection. They also showed an increase in serotonin.

Massage helps decrease or alleviate pain, reduce stress, increase body awareness, increase lymphatic drainage and studies have shown that massage can boost your immune system for up to 3 weeks.

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