MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage Therapy targets the soft tissues of the body, which include muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. It is also an alternative health option to alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.
Research supports the effectiveness of Massage Therapy in treating a variety of conditions:
- Whiplash Related Disorders
- Headaches
- Muscle Soreness
- Stress Disorders
- Sprained Ankles
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Sports Related Injuries
- Degenerative Disc Disorders
- And many other pathologies and ailments
WHY USE MASSAGE THERAPY?
Patients who receive Massage Therapy use less medicine and have the lowest costs for subsequent care. (Archives of Internal Medicine, 2001)
Massage Therapy increases the amount of beta-endorphins in the blood, which are believed to be responsible for pain relief and a feeling of well-being. (Kaada and Torsteinbo, 1989)
Massage Therapy improves employees’ alertness leading to reduced stress levels. (Field, 1997)
In sport, Massage Therapy is used for preventative care of soft tissue and joints, it heightens the healing process should an injury occur, and is a performance enhancer. (Smith et al,1994)
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