The Benefits of Massage
People with the following conditions have reported that
therapeutic massage has lessened or relieved many of their symptoms:
 Allergies
Anxiety and stress
Arthritis (osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis)
Asthma and bronchitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Chronic and temporary pain
Circulatory problems
Depression
Digestive disorders,
including spastic colon, constipation and diarrhea
Headache, especially when due
to muscle tension
Insomnia
Myofascial pain (a condition
of the tissue connecting the muscles)
Reduced range of motion
Sinusitis
Sports injuries, including
pulled or strained muscles and sprained ligaments such as Tennis and Golfer’s
elbow
TMJ
What are the
different types of massage and what do they mean?
NEUROMUSCULAR
MASSAGE
For those individuals in need of pain relief (or referred
pain). The techniques applied here help to improve joint and muscular
function, as well as range of motion. This is good for people with chronic
pain in shoulders or back, migraine headaches due to muscle tension or
stress. NMT is also good for injury
recovery. NMT is designed to correct chronic imbalances to help the body heal
itself by eliminating pain and dysfunction. This is different from many other
types of massage that relieve stress and rub out minor muscle aches. This
technique goes beyond the muscles and works simultaneously to release nerve
compression and/or entrapment, correct ischemia (lack of blood to soft
tissue). Placing the body in proper alignment brings harmony and balance to
the body system.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
A technique that
releases restrictions in the fascia layer to eliminate pain and restore
motion. Fascia is connective tissue that is all over the body. Every part of
your body is covered in one connecting tissue including muscle, bone,
arteries, veins, and even your internal organs. Just imagine a wet suite that
doesn’t fit properly! Physical trauma,
injury or even poor posture can affect the pliability of your fascia causing
tension in the body. A normal healthy fascia moves freely with you when you
reach or bend or just walk and sit. Restricted fascia will cause a feeling of
tightness and/or pain when you move. Many people feel an immediate difference
after their first fascia release, saying they feel more flexible now. Just bending without pain is very liberating.
CORRECTIVE DEEP
TISSUE MASSAGE
This specialized massage is
for the individual seeking the release pain and chronic muscle tension and/or
sore tired muscles. This massage works
deeper muscles tissue to release the tension and soreness while integrating
NMT modalities to relieve pain. Slower strokes and direct pressure are
applied. Good for anyone living an active lifestyle.
ATHLETES
PERFORMANCE SPORTS MASSAGE
This massage is
for the advanced competitive athletes that push their bodies harder than the
rest of us. Chronic strain and overuse injuries from sports or activity. This
massage will incorporate various modalities to correct and assist muscle
recovery as well as overall balance for athlete's body. Pre-event and
post-event therapy for competition. This massage will improve recovery rate
and improve performance levels by removing distracting pain and stress from
competing. Pre-event should be scheduled
approx 3 to 5 days BEFORE competition. Post-event should be scheduled at
least 48 hrs AFTER competition.
SPORTS MASSAGE
This massage is for anyone active in sports. Chronic strain
and overuse injuries from sports and/or activity. This massage will
incorporate various modalities to correct and assist muscle recovery as well
as overall balance for the body to heal and recover more efficiently.
PRE
NATAL MASSAGE
For the mother to
be. This Massage specializes in relaxation for specific comfort needs during
your pregnancy as well as relieving stress in a safe effective manner.
SWEDISH MASSAGE
Based on classic Swedish
strokes, this relaxation massage uses light to medium pressure to improve
circulation and relieve muscular tension.
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
This massage combines the use
of essential oils and body massage for the ultimate in relaxation, and
healing physical, emotional, mental strain and health problems.
HOT STONE MASSAGE
The ultimate
experience in seeking relaxation and well-being. Warm basalt stones are
placed on areas that hold tension, such as the back and abdomen. Flowing
massage strokes promote tranquility and healing within the body.
Est. 2004
The Bodyzone, LLC 2009
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