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The Benefits of Massage

Here is a partial list of the common benefits of massage. Massage can help heal by increasing circulation to an area. It can help relieve tension and relieve pain. It induces relaxation and has been shown to have positive effects on brain chemistry, including the production of serotonin and and dopamine.

Massage can help these conditions (a partial list of conditions helped by massage, as shown by research and/or overwhelming patient reports):

Massage for Back Pain – spasms, herniated discs, pulled muscles, trauma, sciatica
Neck Pain – spasms, whiplash, “crick in the neck”, herniated discs
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – numbness and pain in arms and hands caused by compression in the shoulder area of nerves due to tight muscles
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – weakness or pain in hands, wrists and forearms usually due to repetitive motions such as computer work.
Rotator Cuff Injuries (Shoulder injuries)
Headaches – tension headaches, migraines, sinus headaches
Fibromyalgia – helps with pain and stress and assists in the healing process
Foot Pain or Plantar Fasciaitis
Knee Pain
Iliotibial Band Pain
Massage For Cancer – helps with the stress and pain of the healing process.
NOTE: if you are actively undergoing cancer treatment, seeking out a more specialized oncology massage therapist is recommended. That training may be in our future, but for now you can find a therapist here.

Hip Pain
Arthritis – Helps to relieve the pressure on the joints to keep them moving and can help prevent arthritis
Jaw Pain/Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction
Digestive disorders
Pelvic Floor disorders
Pregnancy Massage – to help relieve some of the side effects of being pregnant and relieve pregnancy related conditions such as back pain and sciatica.
Depression and Anxiety
ADD, ADHD
Recovery from surgeries such as herniated discs, knee surgery, neck surgery or surgery to repair injuries
Stress – reduces blood pressure, relieves tension, reduces stress that can affect the immune system as well as mental, emotional and spiritual health
Relieves “Knots” or Trigger Points and Tender Points which cause pain
Attachment disorders in infants, children and adults
Massage For Dementia