Therapeutic Massage and Chronic Pain Relief
Many massage modalities offered, including, but not limited to:
Swedish - a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. This form of massage was created at the turn of the century by Henry Peter Ling in Sweden. It involves the use of kneading, stroking, friction, tapping, and vibration and may provide relief from stiffness, numbness, pain, constipation, and other health problems. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Other possible benefits include stimulation of circulation, an increase in muscle tone, and a balance of the musculo-skeletal systems. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. (from whatisholistic.com)
Neuromuscular and Deep Tissue - assesses postural imbalances (i.e. hip imbalance, scoliosis) and works the muscles in a deep and specific way to help correct imbalances and help improve chronic pain conditions
Myofascial Work - The definition of deep tissue massage also includes myofascial massage: a slow, deep pressing massage, usually focused on one area of the body, which releases the fascia (a web of connective tissue around the muscles) that causes both restriction in movement and pain. When there is persistent pain, stiffness or perhaps trauma to the muscles, the fascia begins to harden and to actually knit itself with little fibers to the surrounding tissue—bone, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. This warm, pressing stroke done very slowly, allows the fascia to return to a gel-like state and soften or disperse.
Trigger Point Therapy - the therapist locates points that are hyper-sensitive and refer pain to other areas. These often follow common patterns and can be seen on a trigger point chart. The therapist repeatedly applies deep holding pressure to these points, followed by stretching of the muscle. Often this releases the chronic pain pattern. (from naturalremediesnyc.com)
Many massage modalities offered, including, but not limited to:
Swedish - a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. This form of massage was created at the turn of the century by Henry Peter Ling in Sweden. It involves the use of kneading, stroking, friction, tapping, and vibration and may provide relief from stiffness, numbness, pain, constipation, and other health problems. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Other possible benefits include stimulation of circulation, an increase in muscle tone, and a balance of the musculo-skeletal systems. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. (from whatisholistic.com)
Neuromuscular and Deep Tissue - assesses postural imbalances (i.e. hip imbalance, scoliosis) and works the muscles in a deep and specific way to help correct imbalances and help improve chronic pain conditions
Myofascial Work - The definition of deep tissue massage also includes myofascial massage: a slow, deep pressing massage, usually focused on one area of the body, which releases the fascia (a web of connective tissue around the muscles) that causes both restriction in movement and pain. When there is persistent pain, stiffness or perhaps trauma to the muscles, the fascia begins to harden and to actually knit itself with little fibers to the surrounding tissue—bone, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. This warm, pressing stroke done very slowly, allows the fascia to return to a gel-like state and soften or disperse.
Trigger Point Therapy - the therapist locates points that are hyper-sensitive and refer pain to other areas. These often follow common patterns and can be seen on a trigger point chart. The therapist repeatedly applies deep holding pressure to these points, followed by stretching of the muscle. Often this releases the chronic pain pattern. (from naturalremediesnyc.com)