 About Massage Therapy |
| Massage Therapy has been around for centuries and in a vast number of countries, it was the only form of health treatment. Now-days it is becoming increasingly well know as a mainstream supplement to an everyday lifestyle. There are many forms and uses of massage therapy which can assist in helping various conditions. |
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supplementary treatment for many health and lifestyle conditions. It is known to enhance the natural healing processes of the body by relieving tension and stress, and inducing a relaxed, revitalised person. Therapeutic massage is common accepted part of physical a rehabilitation programme. By manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body, massage therapy promotes muscle relaxation, lower blood pressure, a reduction in heart rate, an increase in blood circulation and lymph flow, an improvement in range of motion, and an increase in endorphins (the natural painkillers of the body), enhancing health and
wellness. The type of massage that you receive will depend on your personal needs. |
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Sports Massage |
| Sports massage focuses on muscle groups relevant to your particular sport and is suitable for everyone from weekend warriors to the amateur or professional sportsperson. |
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| Sports massage reduces the chance of injury by relieving stress points in muscles before they result in restrictions as well as maximizing the supply of nutrients and oxygen through an increased blood flow. Improvements in the range of motion and muscle flexibility which result in improved power and performance as well as decreasing performance anxiety and sharpening mental focus. Over time enhancing the regular processes of the body to recovery from exercise by decreasing the recovery time between workouts. |
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Relaxation Massage |
| Relaxation massage is a system of long strokes, kneading and friction movements, all flowing toward the heart, which are used to manipulate the soft tissues and the more superficial layers of the muscles. In combination with active and passive movements of the joints, these techniques are designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. The key benefits of relaxation massage therapy are improvements in the blood flow and the movement of lymph throughout the body which facilitates the removal of metabolic wastes resulting from exercise or inactivity as well as increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissue. Relaxation massage stimulates the release of endorphins (the natural painkillers of the body) into the brain and nervous system. |
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| Relaxation massage also provides a relaxed state of alertness, reduces mental stress and enhances the capacity for calm thinking and creativity and creates a feeling of well-being and reduces anxiety levels. |
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Deep Tissue + Trigger Point Therapy |
| For deep tissue massage various pressures are used to relieve muscle tensions and strains. Pressure is applied slowly with the continuing feedback from the client. This therapy works through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons. It is called deep tissue, because it focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. Trigger point therapy is
performed by applying a concentrated finger pressure to painful irritated areas in the muscles to break the cycles of spasm and pain trigger points are sensitive areas that can cause pain in other parts of the body. For example, a trigger point in the shoulder can cause pain in the head or neck. By applying pressure or friction to the trigger point, the therapist can often neutralize referred pain. This technique balances the central nervous system with the
musculoskeletal system. |
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| These massage therapy sessions take place in a comfortable room with relaxing music and on a padded table. |
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Chair Massage |
| Chair massage is a mobile service in which the equipment is brought onsite to your office or workplace and setup in a suitable area, as the massage is done without the removal of clothing, privacy is not normally an issue. Each individual session has a duration of approximately 15 minutes and the employee is able to return back to work following the this. |
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